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American history
what was the Harlem renaissance and why was it important to African American Culture
A celebration of African American culture in Harlem, New york, through music, and art and more.
what was the great migration?
the movement of many African Americans going from South to Northern cities for better jobs and oppurunities.
Where did African Americans move from and where? (During the great migration)
How did jazz music help shape American culture during the 1920’s?
not done jazzz music ughhh
name an important jazz musician
Louis Armstrong
Who were flappers?
woman in the 1920’s who dressed and behaved differently than most women
What did flappers reveal about changing attitudes of women during the 1920’s
they revealed that women wanted to start becoming more independent
What was the scopes trial about? explain the disagreement the trial represented
a trial In 1925 where a teacher John T scopes was accused of violating a law that prevented schools from teaching evolution
what did the 18th admandment do?
Established prohibition by prohibiting the sale. manufacture, and transportation of alcohol.
how did the 21st admandment change the 18th admandment policy?
It ratified in 1933 that repealed prohibition
what was a bootlegger and how did they connect to prohibition?
A person who illegally made or transported alcohol during prohibition
what was the first red scare? and what
a period of widespread fear that communism and radical political ideas would spread in the U.S
describe
2 factors that caused the great depression
how did _____ and ______ create/worsen economic problems the great depression
what was the dust bowl?
how did the dust bowl affect families living the the great plains?
what was the goal of franklin D, Roosevelt new deal? Describe how the Gov tried to address the great depression
How did the new deal change the role of the federal Gov in the American economy?
direct economic intervention and no more hands off, but instead helped create jobs so they could hire people and they stepped in to gave aid to people in need.
name several causes and effects of the great depression
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