RED SCARE & RACIAL TENSION
This post–WWI panic was caused by fear that communism might spread into the U.S.
The Red Scare
This nickname describes the economic growth and cultural excitement of the 1920s.
The Roaring Twenties
This 1929 event signaled the start of the Great Depression.
The Stock Market Crash
FDR used these radio talks to communicate directly with citizens
Fireside Chats
“Speakeasy” referred to this type of location.
Secret bar / club where alcohol was served illegally
This 1919 wave of violent racial riots in American cities was known by this name.
The Red Summer
Women gained this important political right in 1920 with the 19th Amendment.
The right to vote
These long lines of people waiting for food became common during the Depression.
Breadlines or soup kitchens
The three goals of the New Deal were Relief, Recovery, and this.
Reform
This 1920s slang phrase meant “excellent” or “the best.”
The bee’s knees
This 1921 attack destroyed the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street.”
The Tulsa Race Massacre
These young women challenged traditional expectations with new fashion and attitudes.
Flappers
These makeshift homeless communities were named after the president blamed for the Depression.
Hoovervilles
This New Deal program still gives retirement income to Americans today.
Social Security
“Giggle water” was slang for this illegal substance during Prohibition.
Alcohol
This government-led action during the Red Scare involved arresting and deporting suspected radicals and immigrants.
The Palmer Raids
Prohibition unintentionally led to the rise of this type of criminal activity.
Organized crime
A major challenge during the Depression was the lack of these, leaving millions unemployed.
Jobs
This program provided jobs for young men building parks, planting trees, and protecting natural resources.
The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
Short, catchy expressions used in everyday 1920s speech were called this.
Slang
After WWI, many Americans feared that strikes and protests were influenced by this political ideology.
Communism
This illegal activity involved producing or selling alcohol during Prohibition.
Bootlegging
Farmers in the Great Plains faced this environmental disaster worsened by drought and poor farming practices.
The Dust Bowl
This agency insures money in banks to protect depositors, and still exists today.
The FDIC
Women’s freedom to vote, wear makeup, and work outside the home reflected this cultural shift.
Women's liberation/Changing role of women