The Century – America’s Time Boom to Bust (1920-1929)

(Chapter 31)

The 1920s ushered in an era of great social change, general prosperity, Prohibition, and what historians refer to as “modernity.” This episode examines these great cultural changes and their effects on the nation. The 1920s, in stark contrast to the Victorian era, “roared,” as bathtub gin flowed and more and more Americans moved to urban areas. But the decade also saw limited prosperity for many, especially farmers, and the unrest and discord between the values of small town America and the rapid pace of science and technology. The optimism of the decade would end in the most severe economic depression in American history.

Episode 3 presents some of the major events that shaped the decade including The Scopes Monkey Trial, Prohibition, the rise of leisure pastimes, and the impact of inventions such as the automobile, radio, movies and electricity.

1. In 1920 Prohibition went into effect. What did it ‘prohibit’?

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2. To a gangster, what was a persuader? ______

3. The Phrase of the 1920s was to “Embrace the ______”. Where was the future?______like ______.

In New York they were building ______.

There were now more urban dwellers than ______.

Broadway represented: ______

Madison Avenue:______

Wall Street:______

4. In the 1920s a “new Negro” was proud ______.

What was started in New York? ______

Harlem gave birth to ______(thank you Duke Ellington).

5. The ______Tunnel now linked New York and New Jersey.

6. Advertising urged people to go into debt. The theory was to “buy ______.

7. The first radio station: ______. Where? ______

What was the first broadcast? ______

What affect did it have on Americans (or what did it “create”)? ______

8. Describe a Flapper. ______

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9. In Dayton, Tennessee the Scopes Trial was held.

Why was John T. Scopes on trial? ______

Lawyer for defense: ______Prosecution: ______

Who/what was really on trial? ______

Outcome of the trial: ______

10. There was also a great deal of tension and fear of ______.

11. The KKK had the following targets: ______

In 1927 there was a huge march in ______

______(how many) state governments were controlled by the Klan.

12. Who became a sports legend in this decade? ______

13. What did Charles Lindbergh do? What was the name of his vessel?

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What did Admiral Byrd accomplish? What group was there to witness/watch it?

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14. October 1929; (Black Tuesday) The Stock Market:

Did the government regulate it?______

What did some people lose?______

Besides no pensions, there was also no______

People jumped off the ______Bridge.