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What is meant by new morality?

• New morality refers to the shift in social norms during the 1920s, embracing more liberal views on marriage, sexuality, and personal freedom.

Why was Hollywood chosen as a location for the production of films?

• Hollywood became the center for film production due to its ideal climate, diverse landscapes, and distance from the legal constraints of the East Coast.

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Why was advertising a key tool of the 1920s? 

• Advertising was crucial in the 1920s to promote consumerism, stimulate demand, and shape lifestyles through mass media.

What was the Harlem Renaissance? 

• The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place primarily during the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem, New York City.

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What occurred in the scandal of Teapot Dome?

• The Teapot Dome scandal involved the illegal leasing of federal oil reserves in exchange for bribes, leading to the conviction of Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall.

Which Chief Justice is associated with protecting freedom of speech and the press in the 1920s? 

• Chief Justice Warren G. Harding is associated with protecting freedom of speech and the press in the 1920s, particularly through cases involving civil liberties.

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How did people still access alcohol despite the 18th Amendment?

• Despite the 18th Amendment, people accessed alcohol through illegal speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime.

What happened when John Scopes taught evolution to his students in Tennessee? 

• When John Scopes taught evolution to his students in Tennessee, he was put on trial, leading to the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" and a national debate over science and religion.

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What happened on Black Tuesday?

• On Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929, the stock market crashed, triggering the Great Depression.

Why was the Great Depression an international crisis? 

• The Great Depression became an international crisis because many countries were economically linked, and the U.S. stock market crash affected global trade and finance

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What happened in the Great Plains during the 1930’s?

• During the 1930s in the Great Plains, a severe drought, high winds, and poor agricultural practices led to the Dust Bowl, devastating farming communities.

How did Hoover try to address the Depression?

• President Herbert Hoover tried to address the Depression through public works programs, including the Hoover Dam, and by encouraging voluntary business cooperation, though his efforts were largely seen as insufficient.

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What was the Bonus army?

• The Bonus Army was a group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand early payment of their promised bonuses.

What is meant by the “New Deal?” 

The New Deal was a series of government programs and reforms introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.