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    There are many reasons as to why there was an influx in support for the KKK in the 1920’s‚ many of these reasons are direct results of actions that the Klan took to exploit the mood of the nation during this time. Firstly‚ the main reason as to why support for the KKK grew during the 1920’s is because they exploited the anti-immigration fears that were by using religion and apparent in the nation during this time. This therefore meant that they could use the fear that a large percentage of the electorate

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    The Fight for Equality The 1920s were a time of struggle‚ pride‚ fear‚ and creativity for African Americans. Following WWI‚ blacks fought for the conditions and rights that they were given while fighting in Europe. They fought through countless riots and murders to push for equality. They migrated across the country to escape the horrid conditions of the South. They created an entirely new cultural movement that spread like wild fire. African Americans of the 1920s created a momentous movement

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    1920's Hardships

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    Hardships during the early and mid-1920’s were rare. People went out to casinos‚ went out to dance‚ and even went out to eat and drink. Yes‚ the 1920’s‚ which later had become known as the ’roaring’ 20’s‚ was a time of celebration. But it was not until 1929 when things did not go as planned for most Americans. Many people faced hardship‚ and the ones who just came into the country‚ trying to live the ’American Dream’‚ worked hard to escape the lives of abject poverty‚ but it was not enough

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    Women in the 1920's

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    Women in the 1920’s Before World War II no one believed women had a place in the military‚ yet women overcame this and helped the United States reach victory. Women felt they needed and wanted to get involved in the war instead of sitting at home‚ taking care of the children‚ cooking dinner‚ and cleaning the house. Women joined military support organizations like the WACs‚ the WAVES and the WASPs. These kinds of organizations contributed immensely toward the United States war effort. Women felt

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    Zhao Elnora Zhao Christina Davis American Literature Jan 31‚ 2017 The Mix-Raced Identity In 1920s‚ the social status of African American was not improved in essence‚ which caused the Harlem Renaissance and appearance of many African American artists to express their own cul- ture. During that time‚ though slavery had been abolished‚ people just pretended to respect the African Americans but actually some differences still existed in their minds. More seriously‚ the offsprings of the white and

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    Essay On The 1920's

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    During the 1920’s‚ the United State’s attempt to put foreign policy in place caused global difficulty. The difficulty came from enormous tension that had resulted from WWI. The U.S wanted isolation but the U.S knew it would be hard to withdraw from all world affairs if we wanted to remain one of the main powerful countries. Some of these main powerful countries included the U.S‚ France and Great Britain. The U.S decided to construct different agreements and pacts with other nations before completely

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    Women In The 1920's

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    style. Women were leaving the old fashions behind and creating something different. Arms‚ legs‚ and even knees were shown‚ and the bob haircut symbolized freedom! Smaller hats were worn‚ and women accessorized with purses and platinum jewelry. The 1920’s era symbolized change - leaving some traditions behind‚ and becoming a new and improved

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    Arguments In The 1920's

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    American Researchers in the late 1920s conducted an experiment the goal of this experiment was to keep five people awake for thirty days using a new gas stimulant. The test subjects were put into a sealed chamber. The researchers carefully watched the subject’s oxygen levels to make sure the gas did not kill them. The researchers did not have cameras to monitor the subjects. All they had was microphones and small thick glass windows. The chamber had books and beds to sleep on but no sheets or covers

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    Harlem In The 1920's

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    In the 1920’s New York was more important to jazz than Chicago. Although Chicago had this larger than life aspect Giola says it was often less glamorous and that the “nightspots were often makeshift rather than opulent” New york‚ on the other hand‚ African Americans created these new societies with the development of Harlem. New york was the 2nd most segregated city and this lead to black living in congested areas one of which being Harlem. Harlem was overpopulated with African American living in

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    1920s Fashion Changes

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    style changed drastically due to the heavy impact of the war. Although both men and women experienced drastic fashion changes‚ women were more affected because they were held to very high societal standards before the beginning of the war. Before the 1920s‚ both men and womens’ fashion was dull‚ conservative‚ and modest. After the war‚ many economic changes took place that affected fashion greatly. Before the war‚ women were

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