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Which amendment gave the right to vote to women and when?
the 19th, in 1920
How long did Prohibition last?
13 years
In which neighbourhood /borough of New York City is Harlem?
Manhattan
Quote 2 political factors which gave women more independence.
- 19th amendment / right to vote
- Equal rights Amendment
- birth of Feminism
Who sold alcohol they created themselves?
bootleggers
What increased during the Harlem Renaissance?
Black people's visibility.
What is the French for " donner lieu à" , "récent" and "contraception"?
give rise to, newfound, birth control
What were the 3 reasons to fight against alcohol?
- it was damaging the US society
- It was destroying families
- it created corruption
What happened to stereotypes during the Harlem Renaissance?
they were shattered
What are the cultural factors which gave more independence to women?
- going to speakeasies
-new lifestyle and fashion
Give 2 reasons why Prohibition was a failure.
- agents were easy to bribe
- there were not enough agents
- people never wanted the law
- the crime rate increased
- the US economy suffered
What was the Great Migration?
Black people going from the South of America to the North
What are the 2 important events of 1920?
- Prohibition
- Right to vote for women
Why is St Valentine's day of 1929 in Chicago very famous?
it is the most famous gang murder
Define precisely the phenomenon of Double consciousness.
being black and American at the same time, being part and not being part of the society