HIST

Prohibition

Enforced by the 18th amendment in 1920, it banned the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol, leading to the rise of organized crime and bootlegging.

St Valentines Day Massacre

A 1929 event in Chicago where Al Capone's gang killed members of a rival gang, showcasing the violence of organized crime during Prohibition.

Nativism in the 1920s

Fueled by events like the Sacco and Vanzetti case, it led to restrictive immigration laws like the Emergency Immigration Act of 1921 and the Immigration Act of 1924.

Second Ku Klux Klan

Revived in the 1920s, it grew to over 3 million members by 1924, promoting anti-black, anti-Catholic, anti-Jewish, and anti-Hispanic sentiments.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s involving musicians, artists, writers, and community leaders, celebrating African American culture.

Scopes Trial

A 1925 trial in Tennessee where John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution, highlighting the clash between science and religion in education.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Involved Albert Fall, who took bribes for oil leases, becoming the first Cabinet member imprisoned in U.S. history.

New Deal

Introduced by FDR, it included programs like the CCC, AAA, and Social Security Act to combat the Great Depression and provide relief to Americans.

Dust Bowl

A severe drought in the 1930s that caused massive dust storms and agricultural devastation, leading to mass migration and economic hardship.

Pearl Harbor

The Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, prompted the U.S. to enter WWII, marking a turning point in the war.