con·cept [kon-sept]
–noun
1. a general notion or idea; conception.
2. an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct.
The Scopes Trial- a trial about a teacher who was teaching about evolutionism instead of creationism
Prohibition- to ban something
Flappers- women who followed the "New" America
Economic Issues (1920s)-hish unenployment, food issues, homelessness
Dust Bowl- overproduction of crops due to new machines in the Midwest
Agriculture Issues- too many crops and overproduction
Immigration Policies (1920s)- ethnic groups were limited to 2% of count from the 1890 census. Asians banned completely.
Nativism- strong hate towards anyone other than people from your homeland.
Significant Literary Works (1920s)-
The Great Migration- the African Americans moving North for jobs and cheaper housing.
Harlem Renaissance- a movement of literature and art for the African Americans
Sacco and Vanzetti- Italian immigrants that were anarchists
Labor Issues (1920s)- demobilization, too many people not enough work.
The Red Scare- people were afarid of those who displayed un-American behavior.
Schneck v. the United States-Espionage and sedition acts were declared constitutional by the Supreme Court
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