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Exam practice/ mod 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Communism/Difference between communism and socialism | An economic and political system where the government controls everything, aiming for a classless society,Communism seeks a classless, stateless society, while socialism advocates for government ownership but allows for different classes |
| Red Scare | Fear of communism spreading, especially after the Russian Revolution, leading to political repression. |
| Emergency Quota Act of 1921 | Restricted immigration to the U.S. to maintain cultural homogeneity. |
| Palmer Raids/A. Mitchell Palmer | Government actions to suppress radical activities during the Red Scare. |
| Sacco & Vanzetti | Italian immigrants executed amid controversy, highlighting anti-immigrant sentiments and injustice |
| Isolation & Nativism | Desire to stay out of world affairs and preference for native-born citizens. |
| Harlem Renaissance | Cultural and artistic explosion celebrating African American heritage in the 1920s. |
| Installment Plan (buy on credit) | Allowed people to buy goods with a small down payment, contributing to consumerism. |
| Warren G. Harding | U.S. President known for his "Return to Normalcy" campaign. |
| Calvin Coolidge | Succeeded Harding, known for supporting business interests and limited government intervention |
| Return to Normalcy | Harding's slogan reflecting a desire to return to pre-war life after World War I. |
| Tariffs in the 1920s (What is the purpose of?) | Imposed to protect domestic industries; Hawley-Smoot Tariff raised tariffs to high levels |
| Hebert Hoover | U.S. President during the Great Depression, faced criticism for his handling of the economic crisis |
| Jazz Age | 1920s era characterized by lively music, dancing, and cultural changes. |
| Flapper | Young women challenging traditional norms through fashion, behavior, and attitudes |
| The radio (Why was it important culturally?) | Connected people, spreading news, entertainment, and cultural trends |
| Car companies | Thrived in the 1920s, transforming transportation and boosting the economy |
| Automobiles | Mass-produced cars revolutionized personal transportation and influenced American culture |
| 18th Amendment (Prohibition)/Why was Prohibition difficult to enforce | Banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages Led to illegal activities, like bootlegging and speakeasies |
| Fundamentalism | Advocacy for traditional religious beliefs, often in opposition to modern secularism |
| KKK Resurgence | Revival of the Ku Klux Klan, targeting not only African Americans but also immigrants and Catholics |
| Lost Generation - Where did they go? | Group of disillusioned writers who went abroad and criticized post-WWI society |
| Expatriates | Individuals living outside their native country, often referring to the Lost Generation writers. |
| Marcus Garvey | Advocated for black nationalism and economic self-sufficiency, leading the Universal Negro Improvement Association |
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