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What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A new expression of Black culture during the 1920s.

Despite the Harlem Renaissance, what challenges did African Americans still face?
Racism, including lynchings and segregation.

What organization worked to gain rights for African Americans during this time?
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

How did bankers make money during the 1920s?
By charging interest on loans and investing in the stock market.

What was a major cause of bank failures during the 1920s?
People trying to withdraw their money all at once, leading to bank runs.

Why were many people unable to pay back their loans?
They had borrowed money to invest in stocks, but many lost their investments.

What new industries helped businessmen become wealthy in the 1920s?
Automobiles, radios, and airplanes.

How did advertising help businesses grow?
It encouraged consumer spending and installment buying.

What was an installment plan?
A way for consumers to buy goods by making small payments over time.

Why did farmers struggle in the 1920s?
There was a surplus of crops because Europe no longer needed them after WWI.

What happened to crop prices as a result of the surplus?
Prices dropped, making it hard for farmers to make a living.

Did the government help struggling farmers?
No, many farmers lost their farms.

Why did union membership decline during the 1920s?
Working conditions improved slightly, reducing the need for unions.

Why did unemployment rise in the 1920s?
Machines replaced many workers.

Did wages increase for laborers in the 1920s?
Wages rose slightly but not enough to keep up with inflation.

What major political right did women gain in the 1920s?
The right to vote.

How did women’s roles change during the 1920s?
They gained more work opportunities and personal freedoms.

What term was used to describe young women with new fashions and attitudes in the 1920s?
Flappers.