2. easter quiz 1920 society Flashcards
Name 2 things women could do in the 1920s that they could not do before.
Vote in national elections (after the 19th Amendment in 1920).
Take on a wider range of jobs outside the home (although often in lower-paying roles).
How many women were in jobs by 1929?
Around 10.5 million women were in jobs.
Name 2 limitations women still had compared to men.
They were often paid less than men for the same work.
They had fewer opportunities for promotion and higher-level jobs.
Name a group of women that were not affected by the progressive changes.
African American women and women in rural areas often faced continued discrimination and fewer opportunities.
What was the Red Scare?
A period of intense fear of communism and other radical ideas in the USA after World War I.
Which young clerk built up files of 60,000 suspected anarchists?
J. Edgar Hoover.
Name 2 reasons why Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted for their crimes.
There was weak evidence against them, and the prosecution relied heavily on their Italian background and anarchist beliefs (a political belief that government and traditional authority are unnecessary and that society should be based on voluntary cooperation). This prejudice likely influenced the jury.
The judge in their trial showed clear prejudice against them.
Who were the KKK against?
Black Americans, immigrants, Catholics, Jews, and anyone they considered ‘un-American.’
How many members did it have by 1924?
Around 4 million members.
Which university was set up exclusively for blacks?
Howard University.
Which area in New York became known as a ‘renaissance area’?
Harlem.
What was the aim of the NAACP?
To fight for the civil rights of African Americans and end discrimination through legal action and protest.
Name 2 issues still facing black Americans in the 1920s.
Widespread segregation and discrimination in housing, education, and employment.
The threat of violence and intimidation, including lynchings.
What was the “American Dream” in the 1920s?
The “American Dream” was the widespread belief that through hard work and determination, anyone in America could achieve prosperity and upward social mobility, regardless of their background. It was the idea that you could “make it” in America if you tried hard enough
