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Warren G. Harding

Republican president known for his conservative policies and administration scandals (e.g., Teapot Dome).

Return to Normalcy

Harding’s idea to revert to pre-WWI life, emphasizing less government regulation, more isolationism, and focusing on business.

Teapot Dome Scandal

A political scandal involving government officials taking bribes to allow oil drilling on federal land.

Calvin Coolidge

U.S. president who stated 'the business of America is business,' supporting businesses and economic growth.

Alice Paul

Leader of the National Woman's Party who fought for women's rights and suffrage.

Ida B. Wells

Journalist and civil rights leader known for her activism against lynching.

Marcus Garvey

Black nationalist leader who promoted Black pride and self-reliance.

Molasses Flood (Boston)

An incident where a storage tank burst, leading to destruction and fatalities from millions of gallons of spilled molasses.

Red Summer (1919)

A period marked by racial violence and riots, highlighting tensions related to white supremacy.

Red Scare

A social panic about the threat of communism in the U.S., contributing to anti-immigration sentiments.

Prohibition

The legal ban on the sale of alcohol established by the 18th Amendment.

Henry Ford

Innovative car manufacturer famous for assembly line production and controversial anti-Semitic views.

Babe Ruth

Famous baseball player who became a symbol of the sports boom during the 1920s.

Bull Market

A financial market condition characterized by rising stock prices.

Bear Market

A financial market condition characterized by declining stock prices.

Buying on Margin

The practice of borrowing money to purchase stocks.

Stock Market Crash (1929)

The dramatic collapse of stock market prices that triggered the Great Depression.

Bank Run

A situation where many people withdraw their deposits simultaneously, leading to bank failures.

Herbert Hoover

President of the U.S. during the onset of the Great Depression.

Bonus Army March

A protest by WWI veterans demanding early payment of bonuses owed to them.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

U.S. president during the Great Depression, known for creating economic recovery programs.

Election of 1932

Event in which Franklin D. Roosevelt won the presidency in a landslide victory.

New Deal

A series of programs created by FDR aimed at alleviating the effects of the Great Depression.

First Hundred Days

A legislative period where Congress rapidly passed 12–15 major laws under FDR.

NRA (National Recovery Administration)

A New Deal program that aimed to stimulate recovery of businesses and industries.

AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration)

A program that aimed to raise farm prices and control production.

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)

A program that provided jobs to young men through environmental work projects.