1920's Flashcards
What was the American dream?
The idea that America is the land of opportunity, freedom and equality for all people. Everyone can achieve a good life in America if they work hard.
Laissez Faire definition
Government will not intervene or interfere with business.
What does LACK PANTS stand for?
Laissez Faire, Assembly line, Credit, Knowledge, Position of USA in world politics, advertising, New consumer goods, Tariffs and Shares.
Definition of isolationism
When a country chooses to isolate itself from others.
What was moonshine?
A home made alcohol often called bathtub gin that was incredibly potent and dangerous, often resulting in death.
How long did Prohibition last?
Approximately 13 years from 1920 - 1933.
What was the Red Scare?
When there was a fear of communism coming to America, especially through immigrants ideas being brought into the country. This made it hard for Eastern Europeans to find work in America.
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
Sacco and Vanzetti were wrongly arrested on suspicion of murder with very little evidence. They were proven innocent but later executed for being anarchists.
Negative aspects of prohibition?
Rise of gangsters, Speak easies, Bootlegging
First names of Sacco and Vanzetti?
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.
What is Xenophobia?
Xenophobia is the hatred of foreigners.
What were Lynchings ?
Hangings without a legal trial, these were usually led by Vigilanties.
What were the Jim Crow Laws?
The Jim Crow Laws put racial segregation in place untill 1965 in the Southern States.
The Chicago Beer Wars
The period of time when gangs were ‘battling’ for control over the illegal alcohol business.
When was the Valentines Day Massacre?
The Valentines day massacre took place in a garage on the 14th of February 1929.
