Society Dhange In The 1920 Flashcards
Roaring 20s
Entertainment:
Variety Shows: Vaudeville and traveling shows offered a mix of comedy, music, and dance performances to diverse audiences.
Radio:
Mass Communication: Radio emerged as a major medium, bringing news, music, and entertainment directly into people’s homes.
Jazz:
Cultural Impact: Jazz music, popularized by artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, defined the 1920s as the Jazz Age.
Sport:
Professional Leagues: The growth of professional sports leagues, such as Major League Baseball, brought sports heroes like Babe Ruth to national fame.
Cinema:
Hollywood’s Golden Age: The film industry flourished, with the rise of Hollywood and the creation of iconic films and movie stars.
Morals:
Social Change: Shifting societal norms challenged traditional values, leading to debates over morality and behavior, particularly during the Roaring Twenties.
The Car:
Automobile Revolution: The mass production of affordable cars, pioneered by Henry Ford’s Model T, transformed transportation and American society.
How widespread was intolerance in America
Red Scare: The fear of communism and anarchism led to the Palmer Raids (1919-1920), where thousands of suspected radicals were arrested,
Racial Violence: The 1920s saw numerous race riots, including the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, where a thriving Black community was attacked and destroyed.
KKK Resurgence: The Ku Klux Klan experienced a significant resurgence, boasting millions of members and targeting African Americans, immigrants, Catholics, and Jews.
Immigration Act of 1924: This law severely restricted immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and banned immigration from Asia, reflecting widespread nativist sentiments.
Why was prohibition introduced and later repealed
Public Health: Belief that banning alcohol would improve public health and reduce alcoholism-related diseases.
Economic Factors: During World War I, grain was needed for food production, and alcohol production was seen as wasteful.
Political Influence: Pressure from rural, religious, and conservative groups who saw alcohol as a societal evil.
Increase in Crime: Prohibition led to the rise of organized crime, bootlegging, and illegal speakeasies.
Economic Impact: The Great Depression increased the need for jobs and revenue, and taxing alcohol was seen as a potential economic boost.
How far did the roles of women change
Social change
Role in media culture
Legal rights
Education
Political rights
Workforce participation
