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The Great Migration
The movement of nearly 6 million African Americans between 1916-1970. In the 1920s, this was caused by poor economic situations and segregation. Occurred mostly before and after the Great Depression. -
Palmer Raids
A series of raids conducted to find communist immigrants in America. Americans were so afraid to be a communist country, so the government conducted the Palmer Raids against mostly Italian and other European immigrants. -
Jazz Music
Jazz music was originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, and became a huge staple of the 1920s. Louis Armstrong is a famous artist and created many popular songs to fit give the 1920s its jazzy vibe. -
Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was the development of black culture in the 1920s. This included music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater, and more. -
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth was a baseball player in the 1920s. He broke many baseball records and is remembered today as one of the best players in history. -
Amelia Earheart
The first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean. She is known for "disappearing" during one of her flights. -
Women's Fashion
In the 1920's, women's fashion became much more revealing and scandalous than before. Clothing became looser and shorter to reveal more leg and cleavage. -
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Prohibition
National prohibition in the US was caused by problems due to alcohol and drugs. The hope was to achieve crime reductions, taxes, and to improve overall health and happiness in America. -
19th Amendment
Gave any person of any gender (specifically women) the right to vote in the US. Passed by US Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. Almost 8 million women then voted in the next election on November 2nd. -
Warren Harding elected president
29th US President. Served until his death on March 4, 1921. Replaced by his vice president Calvin Coolidge. -
Quota Act
The first act to make it illegal for all immigrants to enter the US. Said only 2% of the US population of immigrants could enter the country per year. Later in 1924, a follow up act was passed to truly put the quota act in place and make it permanent. -
First Affordable Car
The first affordable car was the Model T. Ford by Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. Each model to the public cost about $335. -
National Origins Act
This was the follow up act of the quotas. Made immigration much stricter in the US and only let in certain numbers of immigrants each year. -
The Great Gatsby
Book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the 1920s. Became one of the most popular novels in history. Taught lessons regarding justice, power, greed, betrayal, the American Dream, and more. -
The Scopes Trial
John Scopes went to court for violating the state law in Tennessee against the teaching evolution. -
Ku Klux Klan
The KKK was rebanned in the 1920s and was at its "peak." There were mostly middle class white men in the KKK and there were many marches in Washington DC in the famous white gowns and caps. -
Route 66
Highway created that runs across America. Starts in Chicago, Illinois, and ends in Santa Monica, California. -
Valentine's Day Massacre
Gang fight in Chicago the caused the death of seven men. Got its name because the fight occurred on valentine's day. -
Black Thursday
13 million shares were exchanged in the New York Stock Market. This suffered the economy in $5 billion losses
