21.1
What is the prohibition
the banning of alcohol in the United states
What is a flapper
a woman who was considered to be rebellious for embracing new fashions.
How did schools change during the 1920s?
More students were able to attend school
How did the influx of African Americans change Northern cities?
changes in demographics, culture, and politics
New Orleans-born trumpeter, singer, and bandleader
who is Louis Armstrong
what are speakeasies
a hidden or clandestine bar or nightclub, especially those that operated illegally during the Prohibition era in the United States
What was the double standard
men were afforded greater freedoms and expectations than women, particularly regarding sexual behavior
Why did radio become so popular?
cheapest form of entertainment/provided the public with far better entertainment than most people were accustomed to
What approach to race relations did Marcus Garvey promote?
black nationalism/African Americans should build a different society altogether
American novelist, essayist, and short story writer
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
A Bootlegger is someone who...?
someone who engages in the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of goods, particularly alcoholic beverages.
How did the growth of business and industry affect women?
expanding opportunities and creating new challenges
Why were Americans so delighted by movies in the 1920s?
a booming economy/the allure of new entertainment/the novelty of the medium
In what ways did writers of the Harlem Renaissance celebrate a “rebirth”?
fostering racial pride/expressing their unique experiences/promoting cultural identity through their literary works
American writer known for his economical and understated writing style, often described as the "iceberg theory"
Who is Ernest Hemingway?
What is fundamentalism?
movements that strongly adhere to fundamental principles, often in religion or ideology
What changes affected families in the 1920s?
a shift towards smaller families/increased divorce rates/a greater presence of women in the workforce
Why did some writers reject American culture and values?
the desire for freedom in artistic expression
Besides literary accomplishments, in what areas did African Americans achieve remarkable results?
the arts/education/civil rights activism/political leadership
an American writer and civil rights activist.
who is James Weldon Johnson
What was Clarence Darrow most known for?
his role in the Scopes monkey trial of 1925
21.3: Who is Charles A. Lindbergh?
American aviator and author who became famous in 1927 for completing the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight.
Who is George Gershwin?
American composer and pianist
who is Zora Neale Hurston
an American writer, anthropologist, folklorist, and documentary filmmaker
blues and jazz singer from the Harlem Renaissance, nicknamed the "Empress of the Blues"
who is Bessie Smith