Prohibition
How did many New Money millionaire generate their wealth?
Illegal Buisnesses
What was the minimum wage in New York in 1929
There was no minimum wage
What was New Yorks population in 1920
Between 5 and 6 Million people
Before reinventing himself, Gatsby was born with this original name.
James Gatz
This narrator claims he is “inclined to reserve all judgments” at the beginning of the novel.
Nick Carraway
became a billion-dollar illegal industry
Bootlegging
The top __% owned about 40% of the nations wealth
1%
Bad sanitation often lead to ___ in highly populated areas
Outbreaks of disease
This Midwestern narrator both admires and critiques Gatsby’s dream throughout the novel.
Nick Carraway
This real 1920s invention allowed Americans to follow news, music, and advertisements from home.
The Radio
What was banned by the 18th amendment?
banned the sale & production of alcohol
A "wealthy family" would make how much per year
$100,000
How many people immigrated to New York between 1820 - 1924
12 Million people
This 1920s economic practice involved buying stocks with borrowed money, contributing to the decade’s illusion of endless wealth.
buying on margin
his character is killed after being misled into believing Gatsby was responsible for Myrtle’s death.
George Wilson
By mid-1920s, NYC had an estimated ____ amount of speakeasies
an estimated 20,000–30,000
How many New Yorkers lived in cramped tenement housing
2 Million people
What did The Immigration Act of 1924 do
restricted immigrants from Southern/Eastern Europe
This broader idea, central to both the novel and real life, promises success through hard work but is revealed to be limited by class and privilege.
the American Dream
This 1920s cultural movement, centered in New York, celebrated Black art, music, and literature.
Harlem Renaissance
Gang leaders like ______ made fortunes from alcohol smuggling
Al Capone
Average factory worker earned about how much per year
$1,200/year
How many people would live in a 2 room space in New York
Between 5 - 8
This 1929 economic collapse exposed the false sense of security and limitless wealth that defined the 1920s.
Stock Market Crash of 1929
This billboard symbol, watching over the Valley of Ashes, represents moral judgment and the loss of spiritual values in modern society.
The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg