1910s-1930's
What was the Geat Depression?
a time (mostly 30's) where several countries in the world, especially USA, suffered from an economic downfall. lots of unemployement and poverty.
What genre of music was extremely important for the teenage rebellion and the end of segregation?
rock n' roll
Mention an important historic/cultural event during this time
Moon landing, Civil Rights Act, Kennedy's assasination, Martin Luther King's assasination, etc.
What was the jazz age?
the 20's- a time full of money, parties, and social changes. Jazz music was extremely popular
How were men and women expected to act right after WWII?
What was the sexual revolution?
A time where gender stereotypes were questioned and the LGBTQ+ community started to speak up. No more censorship.
Name at least one controversial book; why was/is it so?
The Catcher in the Rye, To kill a Mockingbird, Lolita
Did WWI help or destroy the economy of USA? Why?
Helped - a lot of money poured in, eventually led to the roaring 20's. The country always profits off of war due to guns/equipment necessary.
How did WWII affect the US society of the time?
civil rights movements happened; feminism and the beginnig of the end of segregation
What was the KKK and what did they do?
a group of white,racist men that worked together to "get rid of" any minority, especially African-Americans. They used extreme violance for this.
Name at least 1 important author of the 20th century.
Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, etc
What was the Gilded Age?
Late 1800's to early 1900's - a time where the industrial revolution reached its peak, creating a lot of new millionaires. The USA became the most powerful country
Why do we say the 50's was an important decade for teenagers?
because for the first time, they had their own music, their own fashion, and their own places to go and "hang out" without adult supervision.
What was the Black Panthers and what did they do?
A group of African-Americans that fought in self defense against racist people, especially the KKK. They killed white racists in order to protect their own.
What did most books during the Great Depression talk about?
Everyday life, realism.
What was the exact year where the Great Depression started and why did it?
1929; the crash of the stock market and overproduction
After what incident did the USA decide to join WWII?
Pearl Harbor attack from Japan
What happened (legally) that finally put an official end to all sorts of discrimination?
the Civil Rights Act- you can't discriminate anyone no matter their gender, religion, race, sexual orientation.
What type of books or social critiques were done during the Gilded Age?
People talked about life back then; inequality, extremely rich and extremely poor people. Social injustice in general.