7.1 The 1920's: Clash Between Liberal and Conservative Values

National Origins Act of 1929

• Legislation that limited immigration by establishing quotas based on nationality.

• A law that encouraged immigration from Europe.

• An act that abolished all immigration restrictions.

• A policy that allowed unlimited immigration from all countries.

Prohibition (18th Amendment)

• A nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

• A law allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in designated areas.

• A movement to promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

• A constitutional amendment that legalized the production of alcoholic beverages.

Sacco and Vanzetti Trial (1921)

• A trial involving two Italian immigrants accused of murder, highlighting issues of justice and prejudice.

• A trial that focused on the rights of women in the 1920s.

• A trial concerning the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

• A trial that addressed labor rights and strikes in the early 20th century.

Red Scare (1919-20)

• A period of intense fear of communism and radical political ideologies in the United States.

• A time of economic prosperity and growth in the United States.

• A movement advocating for civil rights and social justice in the United States.

• A military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Women taking jobs outside the home (1920s)

• A shift in societal roles where women began working in various industries, promoting gender equality.

• A decline in women's participation in the workforce due to economic downturns.

• An increase in traditional gender roles, limiting women's job opportunities.

• A movement towards women exclusively working in domestic roles.

US foreign policy under Presidents Harding and Coolidge

• Focused on isolationism and avoiding entanglement in foreign conflicts.

• Promoted international alliances and military interventions.

• Encouraged economic expansion through foreign trade agreements.

• Supported the League of Nations and collective security.

Flapper culture (1920s)

• A movement characterized by young women who embraced new fashions and attitudes, challenging traditional norms.

• A conservative movement focused on traditional family values and roles for women.

• A political movement advocating for women's suffrage and equal rights in the workplace.

• A cultural trend promoting the return to Victorian-era fashion and social norms.

Harlem Renaissance (1920s)

• A cultural movement celebrating African American artistic and intellectual achievements.

• A political movement advocating for civil rights in the 1960s.

• A literary movement focused on European authors in the 19th century.

• A musical genre originating from the Caribbean islands.

New advances in household production

• Technological innovations that improved efficiency and convenience in domestic tasks.

• Traditional methods of cooking and cleaning.

• Increased reliance on manual labor for household chores.

• The use of natural materials in home construction.

Scopes Trial (1925)

• A legal case debating the teaching of evolution in schools, reflecting the conflict between science and religion.

• A trial concerning the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

• A case about the rights of workers to unionize and strike.

• A legal battle over the ownership of a famous painting.