The 1920s
What was the name of the cultural and artistic explosion that celebrated African American culture during the 1920s?
The Harlem Renaissance.
In what year did the Scopes "Monkey" Trial take place?
1925.
Who was the U.S. President that introduced the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What event is commonly seen as the starting point of the Great Depression?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929.
What 1920s invention had a major impact on American society by making transportation more accessible?
The automobile, especially the Ford Model T.
Who was the teacher accused of teaching evolution in the Scopes Trial?
John T. Scopes
What organization was established to regulate the stock market?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
What was the series of dust storms that worsened the Great Depression for farmers called?
The Dust Bowl.
Which 1920s innovation allowed Americans to stay connected and hear news, music, and entertainment in real time, helping shape a national culture?
The radio
Who was the famous lawyer that defended John Scopes?
Clarence Darrow.
What New Deal program was created to provide electricity to rural areas?
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
What term describes the communities of makeshift shacks where homeless people lived during the Great Depression?
Hoovervilles.
The rise of what type of economy in the 1920s encouraged people to buy more goods on credit, leading to increased consumer spending on items like cars and appliances?
Mass consumerism.
What were the competing ideas behind the Scopes Trial?
Evolutionary Theory vs Creationism.
What was FDR’s controversial proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court to protect New Deal programs, which led to a backlash from Congress and strengthened the system of checks and balances?
Court-Packing Plan
What term did President Herbert Hoover use to describe his belief that Americans should be self-reliant and not rely on government aid during economic hardship?
Rugged Individualism.
What social tension in the 1920s was highlighted by the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, targeting not only African Americans but also immigrants, Catholics, and Jewish people?
Racial and cultural tensions.
What was the law called that John Scopes was accused of violating?
The Butler Act.
Was part of the President's plans to enact programs that would offer long-range governmental reform.
The Social Security Act
Which act was passed to help stabilize the banking system in 1933?
The Glass-Steagall Act.