History 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
name the American president from 1913-1921
A
Woodrow Wilson
2
Q
Name the American President from 1921-1923
A
Warren g Harding
3
Q
Name the American President from 1923-1929
A
Calvin Coolidge
4
Q
Name the American President from 1929-1933
A
Herbert hoover
5
Q
Define prohibition
A
The banning/criminalising of the manufacture and sale of alcohol
6
Q
Define moonshine
A
Alcohol illegally brewed/distilled at home
7
Q
Define bootleggers
A
Illegal manufacturers and salesmen of alcohol
8
Q
Define speakeasy
A
An illegal or underground bar
9
Q
Define temperance
A
The movement of people not drinking alcohol and encouraging others to do the same
10
Q
What year did America join ww1
A
1917
11
Q
What year did women gain the vote in America
A
1920
