Great Migration
What was the primary factor that led to the Great Migration?
The search for better economic opportunities and escape from racial violence.
Who was the most famous silent film star of the 1920s?
Charlie Chaplin.
What year did Prohibition begin in the United States?
1920.
What technological innovation changed American life during the 1920s?
The automobile, particularly the Model T.
What was nativism?
Nativism is the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
Name two cities that were popular destinations for African Americans during the Great Migration.
Chicago and New York.
What was the significance of the first “talkie,” The Jazz Singer?
It was the first film to include synchronized sound, marking a shift in the film industry.
What was the Volstead Act?
The Volstead Act defined intoxicating liquors and set regulations for enforcing Prohibition.
How did mass production affect the economy?
Mass production led to lower prices and increased accessibility of goods.
How did the Immigration Quota Acts reflect nativist sentiments?
The acts limited immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe based on quotas.
How did the Great Migration impact urban areas in the Northeast and Midwest?
Urban areas experienced significant population growth and cultural changes, leading to vibrant African American communities.
Describe the role of radio in shaping American culture during the 1920s.
Radio created a shared cultural experience and connected Americans through news and entertainment.
How did Prohibition contribute to the rise of organized crime?
It led to the rise of organized crime as gangs supplied illegal alcohol.
Describe the speculation that led to the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
Speculation in the stock market created a financial bubble that burst in 1929.
What were the main outcomes of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?
Both Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted despite a lack of evidence, reflecting anti-immigrant sentiment.
What were the push and pull factors for the Great Migration?
Push factors included racial violence and economic hardship in the South; pull factors included job opportunities in the North and the chance to vote.
What were speakeasies and why were they popular during Prohibition?
Speakeasies were illegal bars that flourished during Prohibition, where people gathered to drink and socialize.
Describe the impact of bootlegging on American society.
Bootlegging created a black market for alcohol, leading to violence and corruption.
What role did credit play in the economic expansion of the 1920s?
Easy credit allowed consumers to purchase more goods, fueling economic growth.
How did the Red Scare influence public opinion on immigration?
The Red Scare heightened fears of immigrants as potential radicals and communists.
Describe the economic conditions African Americans faced in urban areas compared to the South.
African Americans faced lower wages and discrimination but often earned more than in the South; however, high living costs offset some gains.
Name two influential figures from the Harlem Renaissance.
Louis Armstrong and Langston Hughes.
What were the unintended consequences of Prohibition?
Increased crime rates, rise of speakeasies, and a general disregard for the law.
How did consumerism transform American society in the 1920s?
Consumerism shifted American values toward materialism, encouraging the purchase of luxury items.
Describe the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan during the 1920s.
The Klan targeted not only African Americans but also immigrants, Catholics, and Jews, promoting nativist policies.