Unit 6 – Shinaberry test 11/17/25 The Roaring Twenties Study Guide

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, terms, and historical events from the Roaring Twenties, focusing on the postwar economy, social issues, and cultural movements.

Postwar Economy Booms

Refers to the economic growth and inflation faced by workers in the U.S. after World War I.

Creditor Nation

A country that lends more money to other countries than it borrows, which describes the U.S. after World War I.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of goods, which led to reduced prices and increased variety of products in the 1920s.

Automobiles and Residential Patterns

The rise of automobile ownership changed where people chose to live, promoting suburban growth.

Tariff Changes under Harding

Changes to U.S. tariffs aimed to protect American businesses and influenced the economy during Harding's presidency.

Kellogg-Briand Act

An international agreement seeking to eliminate war as a tool for resolving conflicts.

Scopes Trial

A 1925 legal case that highlighted the clash between fundamentalist beliefs and modern scientific views.

Red Scare (1919-1920)

A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism in the U.S. following World War I.

Palmer Raids

Government actions taken to arrest and deport anarchists and radical leftists in the U.S. during the Red Scare.

Sacco and Vanzetti Trial

A controversial trial that reflected widespread anti-immigrant sentiment in America during the 1920s.

Quota System for Immigration

Regulatory measures established in the 1920s to limit the number of immigrants entering the U.S.

Revival of the Ku Klux Klan

The resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s due to increased competition for jobs and housing.

18th Amendment

The constitutional amendment that prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

Speakeasies

Underground bars that operated illegally during Prohibition, leading to the rise of organized crime.

21st Amendment

The amendment that repealed the 18th Amendment, thus ending Prohibition.

Talking Movie Pictures

Technological advancements in film that contributed to the economic boom and improved living standards in the 1920s.

Radio's Economic Impact

The development of radio technology that contributed to the broadcasting industry and enhanced the standard of living.

Women's Political Participation

Increased involvement of women in societal roles that led to shifts in social attitudes during the 1920s.

Harlem Renaissance

A flourishing of African American art, music, and literature in the 1920s that addressed themes of racial pride.

Jazz Music Genre

A style of music that gained prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, representing cultural expression.

Themes in African American Art

Art and literature during the Harlem Renaissance aimed to uplift African American identity and expose racial issues.