People
revived interest in baseball as a sport
Babe Ruth
A politician or person who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Populist
The Great Migration
The government underestimated the cost of repairing flood damage and did not evacuate people in time before this natural disaster
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927
This law provided retirement benefits to eligible workers 65 or older, introduced unemployment insurance, and created an insurance program for crisis
The Social Security Act
dancer, spy, and civil rights activist
Josephine Baker
one of the most prosperous African American communities in the U.S. before it was destroyed during the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
Black Wall Street
This Amendment granted women the right to vote
20th
This constitution required public school instruction to be in English and eliminated French.
Louisiana Constitution of 1921
These 'talks' with the American people brought a sense of hope to Americans during the Great Depression
Famous Jazz pianist and composer during the Harlem Renaissance
Duke Ellington
The psychological belief that a person who has experienced success with a random event has a greater chance of further success in additional attempts
Hot Hand Fallacy
Many ________ supporters believed alcohol led to violence against women and declining morals
Temperance/The 18th Amendment
The constitution stripped Black Louisianians of their equal rights and ensured Democrats retained control of government.
Louisiana Constitution of 1898
Hoover’s belief that the American people would be better off if they didn’t have to rely on the government for help
Rugged Individualism
writer and leader of the Harlem Renaissance
Langston Hughes
The act of conducting a financial transaction that has a substantial risk of losing value but also holds the expectation of a significant gain
Speculation
Americans buying stocks on the margin, banks loaning out too much money, and overproduction all caused this event-
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
This constitution had several portions that were struck down by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Louisiana Constitution of 1913
Increased rights for unions, farm assistance programs, environmental improvement programs, social security, and federal job programs were all part of this
The New Deal
painter of scenes of the Great Migration
Jacob Lawrence
An agreement where a borrower receives something of value now and agrees to repay the lender at a later date, generally with interest.
Credit
The lack of government regulation in the 1920s, lively cultural expression, and changing demographics led historians to coin this name
The Roaring Twenties
It was characterized by "Share Our Wealth" programs, heavy investment in infrastructure, and a populist (often authoritarian) style of leadership.
Longism
This law separated commercial and investment banking activities and established regulations to promote the stability and integrity of the banking system
The Glass-Steagall Act