Introduction: The 1920s were an fascinating and exciting time in American history. Mainly referred to as “The Roaring Twenties”. From inflated economics to never done inventions. Most explosive decade in the century. “The Roaring Twenties” encloses a captivating story that begins with the return of young‚ somewhat handsome soldiers from the front of World War I. Thesis statement: Fitzgerald accurately represents the ‘American Dream’ in the 1920s through The Great Gatsby by using the characters
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The Progressive Era was a time period in American history during the 1890s to 1920s. This era was a period in which‚ activist stood up for the in just. For example‚ women’s suffrage. The National American Women Suffrage Association fought for equality‚ like women’s right to vote. This was just a time period to where many different organizations stood up for what’s right. They also eliminated corruption in the government. While at the same time‚ they developed antitrust laws‚ to make equal competition
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In 1920s，the intense cultural conflicts of massive immigration and new-come religion challenged old traditions with new values by viewing the people who came to America and changing the way people thought. During the late 1800s and early 1900s‚ there are millions of people arrived in the United States and created culture conflicts with native-born American people because of they take Americans job away and make their own society. At the beginning‚ some Immigrants come to America seeking for freedom
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No alcohol! The prohibition act or the 18th amendment in 1920 banned the “manufacture‚ sale‚ or transportation of intoxicating liquors” (gilderlehrman) this was a big thing because the consumption of alcohol was a big part of daily life in the 1920’s. The prohibition was known as the “noble experiment” (Mark Thornton) this was because people couldn’t see a life with liquor. Then the idea of prohibition was born because groups like the “Woman’s Christian Temperance Union” were very concerned about
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effected much of the American culture. It was making for a new way of life in many ways. However‚ the automobile Industry was one of many that caused a rapid decline in many traditional industries in the 1920’s. The railroad and coal industry was affected by the trucking industry. The American Story states that the biggest hit of all was the American Farmers. Urban workers were also affected but not nearly as much as the farmers. Many of the ways of the American life was being transformed dramatically
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The Great Depression was an important event in United States history. It affected all Americans‚ and has a lasting legacy on our economy today. Prior to the Depression‚ in the 1920s‚ the United States had transformed from an economy based on the needs of World War I‚ to an economy based on what consumers wanted. With this transition‚ the U.S. began to produce more home appliances and electronics‚ rather than weapons and supplies. Because people were buying products‚ the stock market and the economy
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leadership. The Great Depression has had a lasting effect on America and had influence in decisions later in history and also showed the extent of power a president could have through a time crisis. Many factors caused The Great Depression. During the 1920’s America’s economy was in full swing and it was extremely unusual to not have some money invested in the stock market because people could become millionaires effectively over night. This was actually a blessing and a curse ‚ because there was no physical
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1920’s Study Guide RISE OF NATIVISM 1. Red Scare ➢ Eugene Debs -Socialist leader -Imprisoned ➢ Palmer Raids -US Attorney General Mitchell Palmer -Hunted down communists‚ socialists‚ and anarchists (People who opposed any form of gov’t) -Many foreigners deported -Trampled civil rights ➢ Mail Bombings -Many bombs were mailed to gov’t and business leaders -Public became fearful of Communism taking over -Led to Palmer Raids ➢ Sacco & Vanzetti -Italian immigrants and anarchists -Arrested
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Racial and ethnic discrimination have had a long history in the United States‚ beginning with the importation of African slaves in the seventeenth century. The U.S. Civil War and the Thirteenth Amendment may have ended slavery‚ but they did not end racial discrimination. In fact‚ the U.S. legal system embraced for over 70 years a system of state-sponsored racial Segregation in schools‚ transportation‚ and public accommodations. In addition‚ blacks and other minorities were denied the vote. Ethnic
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Society has always tried to standardize people. Events in the 1950s demonstrated this in their idea of gender roles. Women were obligated to stay home. The percentage of women going to college dropped considerably in the 50s. The gender roles were emphasized through television. For example‚ “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”. Magazines‚ books‚ and music also reiterated the submissive wife. At the same time‚ men were expected to be bold‚ to hold jobs in factories or management. Men there were
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