The Roaring Twenties
This decade is known for economic prosperity and social change.
The 1920s
This event on October 29, 1929, is often referred to as "Black Tuesday."
The Stock Market Crash
Huey Long was the governor of this state known for his populist policies.
Louisiana
This literary movement celebrated African American culture in the 1920s.
The Harlem Renaissance
This program was created by Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide jobs during the Great Depression.
The New Deal
This amendment prohibited alcohol, leading to speakeasies.
The 18th Amendment
The widespread economic downturn led to high unemployment and poverty during this time.
Long's plan aimed at wealth redistribution was called this.
Share Our Wealth
This famous African American poet and writer was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes
This act aimed to stabilize the banking system by creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The Glass-Steagall Act
This popular dance, characterized by energetic movements, became famous during the 1920s.
The Charleston
This natural disaster in the 1930s devastated farms in the Midwest, causing many to leave their homes.
The Dust Bowl
Huey Long served as a U.S. Senator during this time period.
1930s
This radio show format became popular in the 1920s, changing how families consumed entertainment.
Radio broadcasts
This program focused on providing relief to the unemployed and was part of the New Deal.
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
This type of music, featuring improvisation and rhythm, became popular during the 1920s.
Jazz
This organization, created to provide relief for the unemployed, was part of FDR's New Deal.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Long was known for his ability to connect with this group of people, often advocating for their rights.
The Poor
This social movement in the 1920s pushed for women’s right to vote.
Woman's Suffrage Movement
This legislation aimed to support farmers during the Great Depression by regulating crop production.
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
This event in 1929 marked the end of the economic boom of the 1920s.
The Stock Market Crash
This act established unemployment insurance and assistance for the elderly during the Great Depression.
The Social Security Act
This major infrastructure project in Louisiana was heavily promoted by Huey Long.
This iconic character from the 1920s symbolized the modern flapper lifestyle.
The Flapper
This committee was formed to investigate the causes of the Great Depression and recommend solutions.
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)