Vocab we've covered so far in chapter 31. Can be very helpful in preparing for 5-question-quizzes! :)
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| A strike that arose from the general discontent that many workers felt post-WWI. Contributed to red scare, and was denounced as a communist movement. The Mayor threatened to use armed police. | ||
| Widespread fear of communism and other politically radical ideas. | ||
| Attorney General who rounded up many suspects who were thought to be un-American and socialistic; he was nicknamed the "Fighting Quaker" until a bomb destroyed his home; he then had a nervous breakdown and became known as the "Quaking Fighter." | ||
| Raids led by influential attorney-general of the time on houses of suspected communists/radicals. | ||
| These were two Italian immigrants who were arrested in connection with a shooting in Massachusetts. After a controversial trial, which many deemed unfair, they were sentenced to death. | ||
| Racist, anti-immigrant clan that held much influence in the 1920s. Used violence and scare tactics to achieve its goals. (Was HORRIFIC) | ||
| A term that describes America's withdrawn attitude in the 1920s. | ||
| 1921 legislation that limited immigration to 3% of the people of their nationality living in the US in 1910. | ||
| This was passed in 1924--cut quotas for foreigners from 3 % to 2% of the total number of immigrants in 1890--purpose was to freeze America's existing racial composition --prevented Japanese from immigrating, causing outrage in Japan. | ||
| The banning of the sale and consumption of all alcoholic products. | ||
| Constitutional amendment that banned the sale and consumption of alcohol. | ||
| This law established a Prohibition Bureau within the Treasury Department. It was under-budgeted and largely ineffective, especially in strongly anti-prohibition states | ||
| "Bars" of the prohibition era; these were illicit places of social gathering. | ||
| A derisive name given to the prohibition movement, which called attention to the unlikelihood of its success. | ||
| The act of making and transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally | ||
| Nicknamed "Scarface" and one of the most notorious gangsters in history, this man earned the title of "Public Enemy No. 1" for his many illegal exploits in Chicago. | ||
| Violent organized crime members who took over the job of supplying alcohol to speakeasies. | ||
| United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952) | ||
| Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect). | ||
| American fundamentalist minister; he used colorful language and powerful sermons to drive home the message of salvation through Jesus and to oppose radical and progressive groups. | ||
| A highly publicized trial in 1925 in which a teacher violated a Tennessee state law by teaching evolution in high school. In the trial, William Jennings Bryan argued on the side of fundamentalism, while Clarence Darrow argued for evolution. | ||
| Defended John Scopes during the Scopes Trial. He argued that evolution should be taught in schools. | ||
| 1925 book by advertiser Bruce Barton- set forth provocative thesis that Jesus was the greatest adman of all time. | ||
| "The Sultan of Swat!" "The Great Bambino!" "The Colossus of Clout!" This man was one of the most famous baseball players in history; Reflected a new trend of celebrating sports heroes in the 1920s. | ||
| United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983) | ||
| United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947) | ||
| American mechanical engineer, who wanted to improve industrial efficiency. He is known as the father of scientific management, and was one of the first management consultants | ||
| A management theory using efficiency experts to examine each work operations and find ways to minimize the time needed to complete it | ||
| First affordable car built by Henry Ford; sturdy, reliable, inexpensive, only came in black | ||
| A system of standardized mass production attributed to Henry Ford | ||
| These two siblings and bike mechanics created the first functioning flying machine. | ||
| This man achieved worldwide renown when he became the first person ever to complete a transatlantic flight. | ||
| Name for the 1920s, because of the popularity of a new type of American music that combined African rhythms, blues, and ragtime. | ||
| a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves | ||
| Controversial but highly influential and innovative silent film directed by D.W. Griffith. It demonstrated the power of film propaganda and revived the KKK. | ||
| 1927 - The first movie with sound; this "talkie" was about the life of famous jazz singer; Al Jolson. | ||
| United States nurse who campaigned for birth control and planned parenthood. | ||
| Carefree young women of the 1920s that behaved and dressed in a radical fashion | ||
| (1856-1939) Founder of psychoanalysis, created the first comprehensive theory of personality. Tied many psychological processes to sexual desire. | ||
| He led the Universal Negro Improvement Association and his "Back to Africa" movement inspired racial pride in the 1920s. | ||
| An association that promoted black pride and black unity. It also encouraged African Americans to move permanently to Africa. | ||
| Group of writers in 1920s who shared the belief that they were lost in a greedy, materialistic world that lacked moral value. They often chose to flee to Europe | ||
| One of the 20th-century's literary stars, his writing chronicled the Jazz Age. He wrote "This Side of Paradise, and his novel "The Great Gatsby" is considered an American masterpiece. (Married a woman named Zelda!) | ||
| This American author saw combat in Italy. His "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell to Arms" reflected postwar disillusionment. Ended up committing suicide. | ||
| A period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished | ||
| A leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "My People" | ||
| To buy stock by paying only a fraction of the stock price and borrowing the rest. | ||
| An American banker, industrialist, philanthropist, art collector and Secretary of the Treasury from March 4, 1921 until February 12, 1932. Believed in a government "hands-off" approach to the economy. |
