Ww1 Aftermath Flashcards
(25 cards)
How did women challenge traditional norms within America during the 1920s?
Women embraced new freedoms in fashion, work, and social behavior, participated in politics, and challenged societal expectations.
What are flappers?
Flappers were young women in the 1920s who symbolized the modern woman, rejecting traditional norms by wearing short skirts, drinking alcohol, smoking in public, and dancing to jazz music.
What is the 19th Amendment?
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, significantly increasing their participation in democracy.
What was Prohibition?
Prohibition was a nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the U.S., enforced from 1920 to 1933 under the 18th Amendment.
Why did people advocate for Prohibition?
Supporters believed alcohol led to increased crime, domestic violence, family instability, and workplace accidents.
Which amendment established Prohibition?
The 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919 and enforced in 1920, made alcohol illegal.
Was Prohibition successful? Why or why not?
Prohibition was not successful because it led to organized crime, illegal drinking in speakeasies, and enforcement struggles due to lack of funding and corruption.
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
The 21st Amendment, ratified in 1933, repealed Prohibition, allowing alcohol to be legally produced and sold again.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement in the 1920s and 1930s that celebrated African American culture and achievements.
Why did the Harlem Renaissance happen?
It was fueled by the Great Migration of African Americans to urban northern cities and new cultural freedoms that encouraged self-expression.
Who were important figures of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong were key figures.
What caused the Great Depression?
The Great Depression was caused by stock market speculation, overproduction, bank failures, and unequal wealth distribution.
What was Black Tuesday?
Black Tuesday (October 29, 1929) was the day the stock market crashed, marking the start of the Great Depression.
What were the effects of the Great Depression?
Unemployment skyrocketed, bank failures occurred, businesses shut down, and homelessness increased.
How did President Hoover respond to the Great Depression?
Hoover believed in limited government intervention and resisted direct relief efforts, encouraging businesses to help workers voluntarily.
What were Hoovervilles?
Shantytowns where homeless people lived, named after Hoover due to his unpopularity during the Depression.
What was the Dust Bowl?
The Dust Bowl was a severe drought in the 1930s that affected the Great Plains, caused by poor farming techniques and over-farming.
How did people respond to the Dust Bowl?
Many migrated to California for work, while others tried new farming techniques to prevent soil erosion.
How did President FDR want to respond to the Great Depression?
FDR believed the government should actively help people, focusing on Relief, Recovery, and Reform through government programs.
Who did FDR look to support during these trying times?
FDR supported unemployed workers, farmers, and the elderly and poor through job programs and Social Security.
How did FDR communicate with the American public during his presidency?
Fireside Chats were radio broadcasts where FDR explained his policies in simple terms to reassure Americans.
What was the New Deal?
The New Deal was a series of government programs and reforms designed to combat the Great Depression.
What was the goal of the New Deal?
The goals were Relief for the unemployed, Recovery to restart the economy, and Reform to prevent future economic crises.
How did the New Deal impact the United States?
It created jobs, increased government involvement in the economy, and provided a safety net through programs like Social Security.
