The 1920s was a decade that reshaped American life. The 1920s saw the mass production and consumption of automobiles‚ household appliances‚ films‚ and radio that made a way for a new economy and a new standard for living. However‚ at the same time‚ some Americans turned their back on reform‚ stifled immigration‚ retreated toward “old time religion‚” and sparked millions of new members in the Ku Klux Klan (American Yawp). Anxiety and suspicions of immigrants and Catholics contributed to a few organizations
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century there were massive waves of immigration. These "new" immigants were largely from Italy‚ Russia‚ and Ireland. There was a mixed reaction to these incomming foreigners. While they provided industries with a cheap source of labor‚ Americans were both afraid of‚ and hostile towards these new groups. They differed from the "typical American" in language‚ customs‚ and religion. Many individuals and industries alike played upon America’s fears of immigration to further their own goals. Leuchtenburg
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Industrialization grew in many ways during the 1800’s. “It was largely pioneered by the northeastern cities in the united states” (Lecture 11). Many factors made Industrialization in America possible‚ including Natural Resources‚ New Transportation Systems‚ Industrial and Mechanization. The Industrial Revolution began in England because it had the resources that were needed. It all started with cloth industry. Making cloth by hand for pants‚ shirts‚ socks‚ bedspreads and other domestic items always
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unskilled and semi-skilled workers‚ recently emigrated from Southern and Eastern Europe. This only a small part of the “red scare” that swept the USA in 1919. The “red scare” was a sudden fear of communism that American citizens experienced in 1919 -1920. Red is the colour of communism‚ and in some areas of the US‚ the colour red actually became ferociously frowned upon during this time. This was soon portrayed as the work of the revolutionary immigrants. This scare understandably worried many Americans
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES IN 1920s and 1930s The lifestyle of Canadians changed dramatically from 1920s to 1930s. In the 1920s‚ everybody was living happily until the stock market crash in U.S. which caused the great depression. Canada was greatly affected by the depression. In the 1920s‚ technology and inventions grew rapidly‚ entertainment was booming and sports were becoming very popular while in the 1930s‚ Canadians no longer had money to afford anything and had to live without home‚ food
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4.) Railroads development was a key to the revitalization of Colorado in the course of 1870’s. Who were the key players in this‚ what were the key lines‚ and how and why did the railroads rekindle and foster the territory’s growth? Railroad development in the 1870’s Before the railroads were established in the 1870’s‚ people traveled by wagon‚ horse and on foot. They traveled for days and months to reach their destinations‚ some did not survive the trip. When the Pike’s Peak Gold rush was
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Fashion of the Jazz Age In the 1920’s‚ fashion for all ages saw a dramatic change and began an evolution towards fashion today. Throughout history‚ evolution in fashion has corresponded with changes in culture and values. After WWI‚ a large cultural shift was seen in America. The new ideas and values that emerged were reflected in the new fashion trends of the era. In the 1920’s‚ women’s fashion reflected a growth in their independence‚ men’s fashion evolved to reflect the new aspects of a more casual
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10/26/08 DBQ on Immigration Ms. Cavalli Immigration is the act of people entering into a new country to settle permanently. People immigrated to the United States starting in the 1820’s primarily‚ and still do to this very day! During the 1820’s until the late 1870’s‚ mainly only immigrants from the Northern and Western Europe came to the U.S‚ and these immigrants were called “Old Immigrants.” During the 1880’s and until the 1920’s is when the “New Immigrants” arrived
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least on the right track here? ! There were a multitude of changes occurring in post-bellum United States. The next decade‚ starting in 1920‚ was one of improvement and growth. New technology was springing up and life was profitable during the post war economy boom. However not everyone could be pleased with this shift into modern practices. The 1920s was a period of tension between the push for modernity and the struggle to maintain traditional values. This tension was present particularly
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The roaring twenties was a time full of the extragrant free moving culture. During this point in time there was a huge impactful social and political change. The 20’s was an age for everything new and exciting. There were many inventions during this time including: automobiles‚ the airplane‚ sliced bread‚ the assembly line‚ and the television. With the new inventions came new actions‚ dancing‚ and dressing. Many traditional standards were rejected. There was a break out of organized crime‚ and
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