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The Red Scare

A period of intense fear in U.S. society regarding Communism and radical political ideas.

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Communist International

An organization created by Lenin that aimed to promote and spread Communism worldwide.

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Schenk vs. The United States

A Supreme Court case ruling that limited free speech when it poses a clear and present danger.

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Palmer Raids

Law enforcement actions led by A. Mitchell Palmer in 1919-1920 that targeted radicals and resulted in thousands of arrests.

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‘Red Summer’

Refers to the summer of 1919 when race riots erupted in many U.S. cities, particularly affecting African Americans.

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Sacco & Vanzetti Trial

The trial of two Italian immigrants accused of murder, leading to widespread beliefs of prejudice in the judicial process.

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Labor Unrest

The significant number of strikes in 1919 due to rising living costs and worker discontent.

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Boston Police Strike

A strike by Boston police in 1919 advocating for a pay raise that resulted in rioting and a replacement of the police force.

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Steel Workers Strike

A 1919 strike by 350,000 steel workers demanding an eight-hour workday and union recognition, which ended violently.

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Coal Strike

A strike by United Mine Workers for better pay and work conditions that was legally contested by the government.

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Republican Presidents of the 1920s

Leaders who promoted business interests, isolationism, and restricted immigration.

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Warren G. Harding

The U.S. president who promised a 'return to normalcy' and pursued isolationist policies.

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Fordney-McCumber Tariff

A 1922 tariff that raised import duties to protect U.S. industries.

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Teapot Dome Scandal

A scandal involving bribery and corruption in Harding's administration related to oil reserves.

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Calvin Coolidge

The president who emphasized business interests and isolationism, known for his laissez-faire policies.

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

An international agreement from 1928 that aimed to outlaw war as a means of foreign policy.

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Economic Growth in the 1920s

The expansion of the U.S. economy driven by consumer spending and new credit systems.

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Automobile Industry

The pivotal sector of the 1920s economy that grew significantly due to mass production.

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Flappers

Young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional norms of behavior and dress.

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Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement of the 1920s showcasing African American art, literature, and music.

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Jazz Age

The 1920s era marked by the popularity of jazz music and cultural changes in America.

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Prohibition

The nationwide ban on alcohol sales in the U.S. effective from January 1920.

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Scopes Trial

A 1925 legal case addressing the teaching of evolution in public schools, highlighting cultural conflicts.

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Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the 1920s

A revived white supremacist group that targeted African Americans and other minority groups.

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Marcus Garvey

Leader of the UNIA who promoted black pride and economic self-sufficiency.

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The Lost Generation

A group of American writers disillusioned by the societal changes after World War I.

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Craftsmen's Guild

Not mentioned directly; a term reflecting skilled workers; contextually relevant to labor discussions.

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Fundamentalism

A religious movement emphasizing a literal interpretation of the Bible, often opposed to modernism.

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Bootlegging

The illegal production and distribution of alcohol during Prohibition.

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National culture

The shared cultural practices and beliefs that emerged due to the growth of mass media in the 1920s.

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Jazz Clubs

Venues where jazz music was performed, notably popular during the 1920s in urban areas.

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