Intro to the 1920s
What was the nickname of the 1920s?
The Roaring 20s
How many African Americans left the South in the 1920s?
Over one million
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A period of rich artistic and cultural activity among African Americans.
What was the Prohibition?
A nationwide ban on the production, transport, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
What happened on Black Tuesday?
The stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.
What economic shift occurred in the U.S. after WWI?
The shift from an industrial economy to a consumer economy.
What was one way Black Americans were preventing from voting?
Through poll taxes and literacy tests.
Name two famous performance venues of the Harlem Renassiance.
The Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club.
Why did women support the ban on alcohol?
They believed it would reduce social problems like domestic violence and poverty.
What does "Buying on the Margin" refer to?
Buying stocks with borrowed money, paying only a fraction upfront.
How did advertisements influence consumer behavior?
Advertisements persuade people to buy new products.
What impact did the Great Migration have on Northern cities?
Many Northern cities saw a major increase in Black populations.
Who is considered the "Father of African American Art"?
Aaron Douglas
What did you need to enter a speakeasy?
A secret password or signal.
Describe the "Rush on the Banks."
A panic where people tried to withdraw their money, causing banks to run out of cash.
What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
It gave women the right to vote
Who was Madam C.J. Walker?
She created a hair care line for Black women and became the first female self-made millionaire.
What role did jazz music play during the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz music became popular and spread across the country.
Who was Al "Scarface" Capone?
An infamous mob boss involved in organized crime during the Prohibition.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought and dust storms affecting the Midwest in the 1930s.
The new independence and freedom young women experienced.
How did Black Americans experience racism in the North?
They faced lower pay, discrimination in hiring, and racial violence.
What was the significance of the Cotton Club?
It was a famous venue that showcased African American talent during the Harlem Renaissance.
It made average citizens criminals and led to widespread corruption.
What was the government's response to the Dust Bowl?
Programs created by FDR to aid farmers and promote soil conservation.