unit 8 - us history

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modernism

the beginning of a new period that rejected conventional ways of viewing and interactions with the world

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roaring 20s

after WWI, US enters period of prosperity marked by cultural dynamism and social change.

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new tech

automobile and radio advancements that transformed society.

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unemployment

unemployment rates went down as more people were needed to be hired to produce goodsduring the economic boom of the 1920s.

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mass media

advertising to persuade and influence consumer behavior through various platforms.

(to enhance features and make one more likable)

thus incomes a consumer economy

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jazz broadcasts

popular form of music to listen and dance to that gained immense popularity through radio during the 1920s, influencing culture and social life.

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talkies

first talking film 1927

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harlem renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s centered in Harlem, New York, celebrating African American art, literature, and music, significantly influencing American culture.

-paintings

-music

-dance

-theater

-literature

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mass media print

Mass media print refers to various forms of printed communication, including newspapers and magazines, that used flashy ads to sell consumer products and played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information across the United States.

newspapers, magazines, fads, fashion

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mass media movies

A form of mass media that includes feature films and documentaries, influencing public perception and culture through storytelling and visual entertainment.

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mass media radio

A form of mass media that transmits audio content, including news, music, and talk shows, shaping public opinion and culture through broadcasts.

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