American Yawp Chapter 22.1 Introduction

Warren G Harding

The twenty-ninth president of the United States who promised a "return to normalcy" during his campaign.

Return to Normalcy

Harding's slogan that emphasized the need for healing and restoration after the shocks of World War I, racial violence, and political repression.

Red Scare

A period of fear and paranoia in the United States sparked by the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, leading to a crackdown on suspected communists and radicals.

Flu Epidemic

A deadly flu outbreak that occurred between 1918 and 1920, resulting in the deaths of nearly seven hundred thousand Americans and impacting 20 percent of the population.

Roaring Twenties

A term used to describe the 1920s, characterized by significant social, cultural, and economic changes in American society.

New Era

Another name for the 1920s, highlighting the transformative nature of the decade.

Jazz Age

A term used to describe the 1920s due to the popularity of jazz music and the cultural changes it brought.

Age of the Flapper

Refers to the 1920s when young women, known as flappers, challenged traditional gender norms through their fashion, behavior, and attitudes.

Prosperity Decade

A term used to describe the 1920s due to the economic growth and increased standards of living experienced by many Americans.

Ku Klux Klan

A white supremacist organization that experienced a revival in the 1920s, attracting millions of new members and promoting nativism and racial discrimination.

New Woman

A term used to describe the changing role of women in the 1920s, as they became more independent, assertive, and involved in social and political movements.

New Negro

A term used to describe the emergence of a new generation of African Americans in the 1920s who challenged racial discrimination and contributed to the Harlem Renaissance.

Old-Time Religion

A phrase referring to a revival of traditional religious beliefs and practices in the 1920s, as a response to the social and cultural changes of the era.

Immigration Quotas

Restrictions imposed on immigration in the 1920s, aimed at limiting the number of immigrants entering the United States, particularly from non-Western European countries.

Cultural Conflict

The tensions and conflicts that arose in the 1920s due to the clash between traditional values and the changing social, cultural, and political landscape of the era.