1. Prosperity and Depression The 1920s

2. I: Effects of WWI and into the 1920s

3. Political Effects The Red Scare- the fear of communism in the United States The U.S. as a world power- strength from imperialism and influence in WWI

4. Social Effects Influenza- deadly flu virus that killed millions worldwide Changes in women’s roles- many were working outside the house and many want to keep these responsibilities now that the men are back *19 th Amendment- gave women the right to vote and was a result of their influence/contributions during the war

5. Economic Effects INFLATION- prices go up and after the war Americans rushed to buy goods *After WWI, Americans were purchasing consumer goods instead of war bonds.

6. II: A BOOMING ECONOMY Open your textbook to pg. 324 By the end of the group work, be prepared to write a reflection about the economy of the 1920s (WITHOUT your notes) Once you are in a group, answer your designated question. -Come up with 3 or 4 key points as your answer

7. Booming Economy cont. Within your new group, each member has 1-2 minutes to explain their question and answer. – All other members must listen to the response and fill in the orange sheet. – *Do not worry about copying it down word for word. Just get the key ideas. We will discuss each question as a class.

8. Booming Economy cont. FOR THE EXIT REFLECTION: Think back to what we discussed during class. To receive all of your points, you must give 4 examples and explain each example!

9. III: 1920s Social and Cultural Tensions Issue #1: Traditionalism vs Modernism What is traditionalism? – Protestant teachings and the bible as truth – Rural areas What is modernism? – Science and secular values (not religious ideas) – Urban areas

10. The BIG CLASH.... …of modernism and traditionalism occurred during the Scopes Trial. During the trial: John Scopes was in trouble for teaching evolution in Tennesse. He was found guilty of teaching evolution and had to pay a $100 fine

11. Issue #2: Immigration There were many nativists who opposed immigration. The belief was that immigrants took jobs and threatened American traditions. WWI, the Russian Revolution and the Red Scare strengthened the argument against immigration.

12. Who are they? – Sacco and Vanzetti What happened? – Both men were accused of killing two people during a holdup. What was the outcome? – Sacco and Vanzetti were executed even though there was not much evidence.

13. More struggles with immigration: The National Origins Act was established in 1924. This act set up a quota system with the following formula. FORMULA= The number of immigrants of a given nationality each year could not exceed 2% of the number of people of that nationality living in the United States in 1890.

14. Issue #3: The New KKK Many people were upset that the country was becoming more URBAN and did not like the symbols of change. As a result, some turned to groups that supported hate and violence. The Ku Klux Klan was originally started during Reconstruction but the new group pops up in 1915. The newly revived KKK also targeted Jews, Catholics, and Immigrants.

15. Issue #4: Prohibition and Crime In 1919 the 18 th Amendment was passed which outlawed alcohol. Advocated for alcohol= “Wets” Opponents of alcohol= “Drys” Did Americans stop drinking?! Bootleggers= made and sold illegal alcohol Speakeasies= secret drinking place

16. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States#Repeal

17. 1920s Culture

18. New Appliances- radio phonograph toaster vacuum lamp dishwasher washing machine

20. Leisure- Time dedicated to leisure grows in the 1920s More people were living in the city Shorter work week and higher pay helped Movies and theater!

21. Sports- BASEBALL

22. Celebrities- Charlie Chaplin

23. The “New Woman”-

25. The Harlem Renaissance Where is Harlem? – New York City Many African Americans moved NORTH (what we call the Great Migration) – This move promoted new ideas and racial pride The 1920s was also called- The Jazz Age

26. Louis Armstrong Who was he? – Jazz singer and trumpet player

27. The Harlem Renaissance = this growth and development of African American culture *A result of the Great Migration “Sometimes I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can anyone deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It's beyond me." -Zora Hurston

28. ` Langston Hughes The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people Beautiful, also, is the sun. Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.