Roaring 20’s & Great Depression Study Guide

Flashcards covering major historical figures, events, and concepts from the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression.

Warren G. Harding

Republican president who promoted a 'return to normalcy' after WWI and favored pro-business policies.

Calvin Coolidge

Republican president known for his strong pro-business stance and policies of limited government.

Herbert Hoover

Republican president during the early years of the Great Depression who believed in limited government intervention.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Democratic president who created the New Deal, expanding the federal government's role in the economy.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Influential First Lady who advocated for civil rights and women's rights and supported New Deal programs.

Huey Long

Louisiana Governor and populist politician who proposed the 'Share Our Wealth' plan.

John Scopes

Tennessee teacher charged with teaching evolution, leading to the famous 1925 Scopes 'Monkey Trial'.

Sacco & Vanzetti Trial

Trial of two Italian immigrants accused of robbery and murder, reflecting fears of immigrants and radical beliefs.

Palmer Raids

Series of raids led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer targeting suspected radicals and communists.

The Red Scare

Period of widespread fear of communism and radical leftism in the U.S. post-WWI.

The Great Depression

Severe worldwide economic crisis that began with the stock market crash in 1929.

The Dust Bowl

Environmental disaster during the 1930s characterized by severe drought and massive dust storms.

Harlem Renaissance

Cultural movement celebrating African American art, music, and literature, centered in Harlem.

Emergency Quota Act

Law that limited immigration by establishing quotas based on nationality.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Political scandal involving bribery related to federal oil reserve leasing during Harding's presidency.

Prohibition of Alcohol

Nationwide ban on alcohol established by the 18th Amendment; led to rise of organized crime.

Hoovervilles

Shantytowns built by homeless during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover.

Overproduction

Economic issue where factories and farms produced more than consumers could purchase, leading to unemployment.

Underconsumption

Economic condition where consumers were unable to buy products due to low wages or debt.

Stock Market Speculation

Practice of buying stocks with borrowed money, contributing to the stock market crash of 1929.

Mass Consumer Culture

Cultural trend driven by rising incomes and credit leading to increased purchasing of consumer goods.

Mass Production

Production method popularized by Henry Ford that increased efficiency and lowered costs.

Isolationist Policies

U.S. foreign policy aimed at avoiding involvement in international conflicts after WWI.

Flappers

Young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional social norms and embraced new lifestyles.

Bootleggers

Individuals who illegally manufactured and sold alcohol during Prohibition.

Consumerism

Cultural shift encouraging the purchase of goods, fueled by advertising and credit.

Mass Media

Forms of communication, such as radio and newspapers, that disseminated information to the public.

Assembly Line

Manufacturing process that uses a sequential system to produce goods efficiently.

Court Packing

FDR's 1937 proposal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

Fireside Chats

Radio talks by FDR aimed at directly communicating with the American public.

Public Opinion

The collective views of the general population regarding political issues.