The Inter-War Years

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    Henry Ford

    American industrialist, business magnate, founder of the Ford Motor Company, and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production
  • Social Darwinism

    Various theories and societal practices that purported to apply biological concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest to sociology, economics and politics.
  • The Lost Generation

    The social generational cohort that was in early adulthood during World War I.
  • Tin Pan Valley

    The physical location of the New York City-centered music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
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    Charles A. Lindbergh

    an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. At the age of 25.
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    Harlem Renaissance

    Intellectual and cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater, politics and scholarship centered in Harlem.
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    Teapot Dome Scandal

    Convicted of accepting bribes from the oil companies, Fall became the first presidential cabinet member to go to prison; no one was convicted of paying the bribes.
  • Immigration Act of 1924

    limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States through a national origins quota.
  • American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

    Granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S.
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    Deportation and Repatriation of People of Mexican Heritage

    Deportation of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans to Mexico from the United States during the Great Depression
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    Dust Bowl

    a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies.
  • Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC).

    Allowed single men between the ages of 18 and 25 to enlist in work programs to improve America's public lands, forests, and parks.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

    Tackled important problems facing the valley, such as flooding, providing electricity to homes and businesses, and replanting forests.
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FCIC)

    Created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system.
  • Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

    an independent federal government regulatory agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of the securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.
  • Works Progress Administration

    Created millions of jobs on public-works projects.
  • Social Security Administration

    An independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability and survivor benefits