Lecture Notes on Jim Crow and Civil Rights Strategies

This set of flashcards provides key vocabulary and definitions related to the historical context of Jim Crow laws, the debate between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, and the broader implications of segregation in American society.

What was the 1920's Prohibition?

A ban on alcoholic drinks in the U.S., except for religious reasons involving wine.

Who ran the organized crime during Prohibition?

Gangs and members of organized crime were largely in control during this time.

What social change occurred post WWI?

There was a massive boost in consumerism following the war.

What was the Red Scare?

A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism in the U.S.

What were the Palmer Raids?

A series of raids conducted to deport suspected radicals and cut off immigration.

Who were the Republican presidents in the 1920s?

Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.

What cultural innovations emerged in the 1920s?

Jazz, automobiles, and increased cultural expressions, including the Model T from Ford.

Who was Charles Lindbergh?

The first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Who were notable figures from the 1920s?

Babe Ruth, Charlie Chaplin, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

An intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem that celebrated black culture.

What freedoms did women gain in the 1920s?

Women experienced increased freedom and social change during this era.

What was the Lost Generation?

A term for a group of American writers and artists disenchanted by the aftermath of WWI.

What economic event occurred in the 1930s?

The Wall Street collapse which led to the onset of the Great Depression.

What led to the bank failures during the Great Depression?

Overspeculation in real estate and the stock market contributed significantly.

What was the Federal Reserve System supposed to do during the Depression?

It was intended to flood banks with money but failed, leading to many bank failures.

Who was Franklin Roosevelt?

A Democrat from New York who served as president during the Depression and most of WWII.

What was the First New Deal?

A series of programs aimed at recovery from the Great Depression, including the NRA, AAA, and CCC.

What was the Social Security Act?

A major New Deal program designed to provide financial security for the elderly and unemployed.

What was the significance of WWII on the Great Depression?

World War II helped to end the Great Depression by boosting the economy.

What was Rosie the Riveter?

A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories during WWII.

What were the Axis Powers in WWII?

Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan.

What were the Allied Powers?

The United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union during WWII.

What event sparked the start of WWII?

The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1st, 1939.

What was the Battle of Britain?

A significant battle where Nazi Germany bombed London indiscriminately.

What were the Four Freedoms?

Norman Rockwell's depiction of Freedom from Fear, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom from Want.

What was the Marshall Plan?

A U.S. initiative that provided economic support to help rebuild European economies after WWII.

What was the Containment Policy?

A U.S. strategy aimed at preventing the spread of communism during the Cold War.