Post-War Issues
Define Xenophobia
unreasoned fear of things or people seen as foreign or strange
Explain the sides: Wets vs. Drys
Wets- against prohibition (wanted alcohol)
Drys- for prohibition (against alcohol)
Define consumerism
acquisition of goods in greater amounts
Describe a flapper
liberated woman, felt hats, short hair, assertive and confident, dancers, casual dating
What is the name of the mall in Davenport?
Northpark Mall
The Palmer Raids are an example of what?
(xenophobia, nativism, communism, isolationism)
Communism- Attorney General Palmer sent agents to hunt down suspected Communists. Led to innocent immigrants being deported without trials
Lack of enforcement (not enough agents/police)
Increase in organized crime
Prohibition lost support by the end of the 1920s
Who did companies start hiring to help with their advertising?
Psychologists
Who was Louis Armstrong?
A famous Jazz Musician of the 20s-30s
What was the name of Taylor Swift's latest album?
The Tortured Poets Department
What does it mean to be isolationist?
strict non-involvement in the affairs of other nations
Science vs Religion: Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial
Teacher John T. Scopes taught evolution in a class. The people of Tennessee were outraged that he would teach something that isn't in the bible (fundamentalist protestants)
Define the installment plan
buying goods on credit; not having to pay the full amount at once
Radio
Name the 6 main friends in the show "Outer Banks"?
John B, Sarah Cameron, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo
Explain the difference between Xenophobia and Nativism
xenophobia is the unreasoned fear of people that seem strange, nativism is having a bias against people born in a different country
Rural vs Urban: How did the automobile change American life?
Connected previously isolated rural areas and allowed people to live further from their jobs
What did advertisers attempt to appeal to when selling a product?
youthfulness, beauty, health, wealth
Define the Harlem Renaissance
a celebration of African American culture that took place in Harlem, Manhattan, NYC
What NFL teams played in the 2024 Super Bowl?
49ers and Chiefs
Sacco and Vanzetti were from which European country?
Italy
List 2 reasons how conservatism was different than progressivism?
Hands off approach, less business regulations
What class of people did consumerism impact the most?
the middle class
What groups did Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. DuBois found?
Garvey--- UNIA
DuBois--- NAACP
Name a country that starts with the letter "K"