Jazz Age

What era is characterized by a cultural transformation marked by the rise of jazz music and economic surges?

Jazz Age

The Great Migration refers to the movement of __________ million African Americans from rural South to urban areas between 1916 and 1970.

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What is consumer culture?

A social system where buying and selling goods is meaningful, and people associate their identities and status with their purchases.

What are installment plans?

Arrangements that allow consumers to pay for goods over a period of scheduled payments, often including interest.

What was the time frame of Prohibition in the United States?

1920 to 1933.

The 'New Woman' movement in the late 19th and 20th centuries sought __________ and defied traditional gender roles.

greater independence

Who were the flappers?

Young women in the 1920s who defied conventional norms through bold behavior and fashion choices.

The Palmer Raids were a response to fears during which historical period?

The Red Scare.

What was the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?

Both were convicted of murder and executed in 1927, impacting perceptions of justice and civil rights.

The Butler Act, enacted in Tennessee in 1925, made it illegal to __________ in public schools.

teach evolution