DBQ 17: A National Clash of Cultures in the 1920’s With the arrival of the 1920’s‚ new battles fought between traditionalist rural society and modernist urban civilization arose in the postwar United States. These urban-rural culture wars of this time period represent the everlasting conflict between conservatives and liberals. The 1920 census demonstrated to traditionalists that their views were under attack by the modernists who gradually came to outnumber them. Traditionalists were disturbed
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Part I: Character Behavior Consequences Jay Gatsby Self absorbed He’s let down when all of his action don’t give him the results he wants. Daisy Buchanan Careless‚ selfish She gets the attention she seeks and the guilt becomes too much; especially when the tables turn and she finds out Tom is cheating. Tom Buchanan Firm‚ barbaric He loses his mistress and his wife begins to have an affair. Jordan Baker Self-centered ‚ dishonest Nick leaves her forever. Myrtle Wilson
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Capital Punishment: A senseless Polemic Capital Punishment is regarded as one of the United States’ hottest topics. Those for and against it constantly debate over the various issues that capital punishment brings forth. This essay explains just a few of these topics and my view on the death penalty. Many argue that Capital Punishment should be abolished since there are many miscarriages of justice. In his essay "The Ultimate Punishment: A Defense‚" Ernest Van den Haag uses a survey that indicates
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Was the 1920’s an era of liberal social change or a period of conservative retrenchment After returning from World War I‚ in 1920‚ the United States was desperate for excitement. While there was retrenchment with the KKK and immigration restrictions liberal social change took over the nation. In the decade of the 1920’s the United States radically altered its economy‚ culture and politics. This was an era of mass production that created a pathway for the lower class to better life.
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The Roaring Twenties Historical Research Project The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to the resources available in the media center‚ to introduce you to the requirements of formal research projects‚ and to assess your ability to follow directions explicitly. In this assignment you will write a 3 page research essay (most likely 5 paragraph) utilizing 5 reliable sources. You will provide an actual copy of the sources used in the essay. These will be turned in as part of the final
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During the 1920s‚ America went through rapid changes in its culture as part of society surged forward into a new era while others hung back and returned to traditional values. While young women took advantage of their newfound freedom as flappers of the exciting Roaring Twenties‚ older women of the church shook their heads. Not only did these changes affect societal aspects of American culture‚ they also had an impact in economical and political aspects. During the 1920s‚ economic culture in America
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Year President Event April 30th 1789- March 4th 1797 George Washington French Revolution began (1789)‚ Bill of rights created/ratified (1789/1791)‚ Whiskey Rebellion (1791)‚ Jay’s Treaty (1794) March 4th 1797-March 4th 1801 John Adams XYZ Affair (1797-1798)‚ Alien & Sedition Acts (1798) March 4th 1801-March 4th 1809 Thomas Jefferson Marbury v. Madison (1803)‚ Louisiana Purchase (1803)‚ Embargo Act (1807) March 4th 1809-March 4th 1817 James Madison Battle of Tippecanoe (1811)‚ Burning
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Effects of the Great War on the United States World War I boasted a unique set of challenges for all nations involved‚ and drastically changed the way of life for all citizens. Though the war was not fought on American soil‚ it did heavily impact the nation. In the midst of battles and up until postwar reconstruction‚ politics and the economy were dynamically evolving due to the war‚ which also propelled a social reform. The bulk of the impact of the war on the country began in medias re and continued
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Major Conflicts of the 1920’s: Zinn * Widespread disillusionment and anger after wwi * 10million died‚ why? * Little change in living conditions * 50% living below poverty line * Working conditions still dangerous n horrible‚ low wages * Conditions of the other half: (Zinn‚ pg. 383) * 2 million people in NYC lived in tenements condemned to as firetraps * Those who were doing well‚ shut out the picture of the others like: (Zinn‚ pg. 382)
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How did the government react to the Red Scare? started a special "anti-radical" division of the Bureau of Investigation. Most were arrested without warrant and held without charge‚ in violation of the Constitution. How does what happened to Sacco and Vanzetti show what life was like during the Red Scare? They had no trial and were immediatley convicted without question. Sentenced to death What was “normalcy” and why were Americans in favor of it? as the prevailing political sentiment in the United
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