vocab
a period of intense anti-communist hysteria and paranoia. fears that communists were infiltrating american society.
red scare
what is a moral panic?
wave of public panic about a perceived threat to society's values and safety
What were the 3 causes of the 1929 crash?
consumer debt & bank loans, monetary policy, stock market speculation
What is the American Dream?
the idea that the us is a land of opportunity and freedom, where everyone has the opportunity for mobility and success
What is the name for the series of programs & acts designed to stabilize banks, create jobs, & invest in public works?
the new deal
actions by a country's central bank or government to manage the money supply and credit
monetary policy
cultural, intellectual, and artistic movement among African Americans in the 20s & 30s that celebrated Black identity
Harlem Renaissance
What was the Great Depression?
Worst economic downturn in modern history, starting with the stock market crash
what is privilege?
a special right, advantage, or immunity enjoyed by a person or group, often unearned and based on their social identity
argue - was the New Deal truly for everyone?
answers may vary.
law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the us from 192-1933
prohibition (18th amendment)
what was the roaring 20s?
an era of big economic, social, & political change
How did Hoover's approach differ from FDR's
Hoover was more hands-off while FDR was more hands-on
What Oklahoma community was an example of the American Dream defying all obstacles?
Tulsa/Greenwood District/Black Wall Street
What was the Great Migration?
mass movement of Black Americans from the south to the north/west in search of better opportunities & safety
policy or political stance favoring native born citizens over immigrants, viewing them as outsiders
nativism
What was Black Wall street?
Tulsa's Greenwood district that was one of the most prosperous African American communities -- 35 blocks of Black-owned businesses and homes
how did racism continue through the Great Depression?
Black Americans were pushed out of jobs and denied assistance
How was the American Dream denied to certain groups of people in the 20s?
What is the Fed/Federal Reserve?
America's central bank, which determines the monetary policy
collective dissatisfaction of a group with societal conditions, often demonstrated though protests, strikes, riots, or civil disobedience
social unrest
What is the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
Fundamentally reshaped Black identity & culture in America
What was the significance of FDR's fireside chats?
he communicated with the American public in a way no president had before
Argue -- was the American Dream truly for all Americans?
Answers may vary.
What were Hoovervilles?
Small towns homeless citizens created by building homes of cardboard boxes & scrap materials -- named to poke fun at Hoover