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1920s black culture flourishes

Nativism

A political policy favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants. Nativism often manifests in anti-immigrant sentiments and can lead to restrictive immigration laws.

isolationism

A foreign policy stance that advocates for a country to remain apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, particularly in political and military alliances. Isolationism was prominent in the United States during the interwar period.

anarchists

Individuals who advocate for a society without government or authority, often seeking to dismantle existing political systems through revolutionary means. Anarchists gained notoriety during the 1920s as part of the broader response to social and political unrest.

speakesy

A clandestine bar or nightclub where alcoholic beverages were illegally served during Prohibition in the United States.

bootlegger

A person who illegally smuggles or sells alcoholic beverages during Prohibition in the United States.

fundementalism

A religious movement characterized by a strict adherence to specific theological doctrines and a literal interpretation of sacred texts, often in response to modernism and cultural changes during the 1920s.

flapper

A young woman in the 1920s who challenged traditional norms of behavior and fashion, often characterized by their bold style, short hair, and a carefree attitude.

culture wars

Conflicts between traditionalist and modernist values in American society during the 1920s, often centered around issues like religion, morality, and gender roles.

Mass culture of 1920s

Americans were exposed to movies, radio programs, and print media that led to a shared mass culture: buying manufactured goods, attending sporting events, and theater and movies.

Harlem renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s centered in Harlem, New York, showcasing African American art, music, and literature, and promoting racial pride and identity.

jazz

A music genre that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a strong rhythm, becoming a defining feature of the Harlem Renaissance. It blended elements of African rhythms, blues, and ragtime, influencing many other music styles.

F. scott. fitzgerald

An American novelist and essayist known for his depiction of the Jazz Age in the 1920s, particularly through his famous work, "The Great Gatsby," which explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

langston hughes

A prominent poet, social activist, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his works that celebrate African American culture and address social issues.

harding coolidge and hoover

U.S. Presidents during the 1920s, known for their pro-business policies and limited government intervention in the economy.

prohibition

The amendment that banned the sale of alchol within the united states.

Ernest hemingway

An influential American novelist and short story writer, known for his terse prose style and themes of courage and loss, often reflecting the disillusionment of the post-World War I generation.

Lost generation writers.

A group of American writers who were disillusioned by the aftermath of World War I and expressed their feelings through literature, often highlighting themes of alienation and loss.

Harlem renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s that celebrated African American art, literature, music, and intellectualism, centered in Harlem, New York.

buying on credit

A financial practice where consumers purchase goods or services with the promise to pay later, often leading to increased debt.

Radios in 1920s

The introduction and widespread use of radios during the 1920s revolutionized communication and entertainment, allowing for the broadcast of news, music, and cultural programming to a national audience.

Traditionalism Vs. Modernism.

A cultural clash in the 1920s reflecting the tension between conservative values and progressive ideas, particularly in areas such as religion, science, and social norms.

Red scare

A period of intense fear and repression against communism and radical leftist ideologies in the United States, particularly following World War I, characterized by government actions against suspected radicals.

Smoot hawley tariff

A protectionist trade policy enacted in 1930 that raised tariffs on imported goods, aimed at protecting American industry but contributing to the Great Depression.

Red summer of 1919

A series of race riots and violence in the United States during the summer of 1919, driven by racial tensions and competition for jobs and housing in the post-World War I era.

Scopes trial 1925

A landmark legal case in which a high school teacher was tried for violating Tennessee's Butler Act by teaching evolution, highlighting the conflict between science and religion in the 1920s.

zora neal hurston

An influential African American author and anthropologist, known for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Immigration restrictions, quota acts of 1921 and 1924.

Laws that limited the number of immigrants allowed into the United States, favoring northern and western Europeans while severely restricting immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and other regions.

Mass culture

The shared cultural experiences and values that emerged in the United States during the 1920s, influenced by mass media, consumerism, and the rise of popular entertainment.

Great migration

The movement of over 1 million african americans from south into northern cities between 1914 and 1960. Mostly to escape poverty and racism from teh south.

Causes of economic crisis and great depression.

Factors that led to the stock market crash of 1929, including over-speculation, bank failures, and high unemployment rates, which resulted in widespread economic hardship throughout the 1930s.

Black nationalism

A political and social movement advocating for the rights and unity of Black people, emphasizing self-determination, cultural pride, and often a separation from white society, particularly prominent during the 1920s.

Bonus army

A group of World War I veterans who marched to Washington, D.C. in 1932 to demand early payment of a bonus promised to them for their military service, highlighting the struggles of veterans during the Great Depression.

Dust bowl and migration patterns.

A severe drought in the 1930s that devastated agricultural land in the Great Plains, leading to mass displacement of farm families who migrated westward, particularly to California, in search of work and better living conditions.

Impact of great depression on families

High unemployment mass migration to find jobs, homelessness led to shanty towns called hoovervilles, dust bowl devastated farmers and the environment, depression and fear spread.