Post-WWI America and the New Era

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Post-WWI America, the economy of the 1920s, the stock market crash, and the Great Depression with a focus on FDR and the New Deal.

Great Migration

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West during the early 20th century.

Red Summer

Refers to the violent racial conflicts and riots that occurred in the summer of 1919 in the United States.

Flappers

Young women in the 1920s who defied traditional norms by wearing short skirts, bobbing their hair, and dancing to jazz music.

18th Amendment

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in the United States.

The Harlem Renaissance

A cultural and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, highlighting African American cultural contributions.

Buying on margin

Purchasing stocks on credit, borrowing money to invest in the stock market.

Black Thursday

The day on October 24, 1929, when stock prices crashed, marking a significant point in the stock market crash.

FDR and Court Packing

Refers to Franklin D. Roosevelt's controversial plan to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to secure favorable rulings for his New Deal programs.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory stating that government spending and taxation policies can help manage economic cycles.

Huey Long and Share Our Wealth

A movement led by Huey Long in the 1930s advocating for wealth redistribution to combat the Great Depression.