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Flappers
Flappers were the women in the 1920s who were-- in a way --showing off. They didn't listen to anyone; they wore short dresses, cut their hair, wore more make-up. They did what they wanted. -
Klu Klux Klan (KKK)
The Klu Klux Klan was a group (kind of like a cult) that killed black people, and protested against them whenever they had the chance. -
Vehicles
Cars in the 1920s were different in design, color, and speed. Back then, the majority of vehicles were black, and they were much slower than the cars nowadays. -
Bootleggers
Bootleggers were people (and places) who illegally sold alcohol (after they put up the law to ban alcohol). -
18th Amendment
The 18th amendment in the 1920s was to prohibit the use of alcohol. You weren't allowed to sell it, or consume it illegally. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. -
Speakeasies
An establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. -
Immigrants
People feared immigrants back in the 1920s. The old immigrants-- they were used to. The old Immigrants were like them-- but the new ones; they were different. Americans didn't like that-- they were scared of that. The new ones had different religions, languages, beliefs, etc. Different. -
Sacco & Vanzetti
Sacco and Vanzetti were Italians who traveled to Boston, and ended up meeting, and starting a business. A murder was found near them, and since they were new immigrants, and known to be Italian, they were immediately found guilty. They had no say in it. -
Fads (pole sitting)
This fad began by Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly, who was either dared to go up there, or did it as a stunt. The stunt lasted about thirteen hours, and thirteen minutes. -
Birthdate
My birthdate is the same day I was born. -
Something that defines me
My dog. -
Graduation Date
The year I graduate is 2021
