Early 1900s Study Guide

Nativism

A political policy favoring those born in a country over immigrants, often leading to discrimination against foreign-born individuals.

KKK

The Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist hate group that emerged in the 1920s, known for promoting nativism and racist ideologies.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s, centered in Harlem, that celebrated African American culture, arts, and intellect.

Flappers

Young women in the 1920s who defied traditional norms by embracing a lifestyle of independence, fashion, and new social freedoms.

Mass Media

Various platforms that disseminate information to the masses, including radio and newspapers, which grew significantly during the 1920s.

Consumerism

An economic concept that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, particularly prevalent during the 1920s.

19th Amendment

Ratified in 1920, this constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States.

Great Migration

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North in search of better opportunities, particularly during the 1920s.

Scopes Monkey Trial

A 1925 legal case that tested a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of evolution, symbolizing the conflict between science and religion.

Buying on Margin

A financial practice during the 1920s where investors purchased stocks with borrowed money, contributing to the stock market crash.