Roaring 20s
What cultural movement of the 1920s was characterized by women who challenged traditional social norms through their dress, behavior, and lifestyle?
the Flapper Movement
What term describes the Dust Bowl migrants seeking work in California?
Okies
Which New Deal program provided retirement benefits?
Social Security Act
What were Fireside Chats?
Radio addresses where FDR explained government policies and calmed public fears during the Depression
What was a "speakeasy" during the 1920s?
an illegal establishment selling alcohol
What was Herbert Hoover's response to the economic problems after the Stock Market crash?
He stated that the economy could only be fixed by the consumers and the producers
What was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) created to do?
Protect bank deposits and restore confidence in the banking system.
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and why were they significant?
They were Italian immigrants whose trial highlighted anti-immigrant sentiment and fears of radicalism
Which invention, crucial during the 1920s, allowed for mass production and changed consumer habits?
Assembly Line
What was a major cause of the stock market crash of 1929?
buying stocks on margin
overspeculation in the stock market
uneven distribution of wealth
weak banking system
overproduction of goods
loss of consumer confidence
What was the primary purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
Provide jobs for young men while improving public lands through planting trees, building parks, etc.
What was the 18th Amendment?
Amendment that established Prohibition
How did consumerism in the 1920s influence the economy?
Consumerism led to increased demand for goods and a rise in manufacturing and employment.
Describe the impact of Hoovervilles during the Great Depression
Hoovervilles were shanty towns for the homeless, symbolizing the economic distress faced by many.
How did the New Deal address unemployment?
Through programs like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that provided jobs in various sectors: built schools, bridges, roads, etc.
What was term "buying on margin" associated with?
Purchasing stocks with borrowed money
What was the Red Scare and how did it affect American society?
The Red Scare was a period of intense fear and suspicion of radicals and immigrants following World War I, leading to government raids and deportations.
How did the Great Depression affect different groups of people in America?
It caused widespread poverty, unemployment, and migration, disproportionately affecting farmers and minorities.
Compare how some groups in American society benefited from New Deal policies while others were denied the same benefits.
many white Americans found jobs and support, racial minorities often faced discrimination and exclusion from these programs.
What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?
It was a cultural movement that celebrated African American cultural expression and contributions