Politics
Another name for the 18th Amendment
What is "prohibition"
This invention allowed people across the country to experience the same culture, and hear the same news for the first time
What is the radio
Who is "Al Capone"
The state in which Harlem is located
What is New York
Basketball team that began in the 1920's, widely known for entertainment.
What is "Harlem Globetrotters"
The corrupt group of friends in President Harding's cabinet.
What is the Ohio Gang
The trial, held in Tennessee in 1925 regarding evolution being taught in public schools. Hint: Defense lawyer was Clarence Darrow. Prosecutor was a fundamentalist and former presidential candidate, William Jennings Bryan.
What is the "Scopes Monkey Trial"
The most famous, and moustached actor of the 1920's. Hint: Mirror clip from class
Who is "Charlie Chaplin"
The name for the movement of African Americans to the north
What is the "Great Migration"
The first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean
Who is "Charles Lindbergh"
The Presidential Party that held office throughout this decade.
What is "Republican"
The term used to describe the fear of communism after WWI
What is the "Red Scare"
This author wrote a book about the negative impact of wealth and consumer culture in the 1920s, called the Great Gatsby
Who is "F. Scott Fitzgerald"
The process of an overwhelming amount of people moving from small farm towns, to big cities
What is "urbanization"
The most popular style of music, especially as part of the Harlem Renaissance.
What is "jazz"
Warren G. Harding's approach to win the majority vote for presidency.
The year that women gained the right to vote, 19th Amendment.
What is "1920"
These two Italian immigrants were charged with murder in a case that brought national attention
Who are "Sacco and Vanzetti"
This man lead the "Back to Africa" movement
Who is "Marcus Garvey"
This baseball player played for the Yankees and Red Sox, and formerly owned the home run record for decades
Who is George Herman "Babe" Ruth
The most prevalent political scandal that involved oil reserves and private companies
What is the "Teapot Dome Scandal"
Many Americans used this to purchase new technology which contributed to the economic crash. Hint: Installment plan
What is "credit"
The 30th president of the U.S. who replaced Warren G Harding
Secret clubs that were hidden within department stores and required passwords for entry during the prohibition.
What are "speakeasies"
Mr. Jaax's favorite tv show
What is "survivor"