jan 1, 1916 - Causation (Topic 7.8):1920s: Cultural and political Controversies

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The Reemergence of the KKK:
After World War I, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) became active again. They promoted hatred against African Americans, immigrants, Catholics, and Jews. The Klan used fear and violence to increase its power, especially in the South and some other parts of the U.S. during the 1920s.

African Americans:
During this time, many African Americans moved from the rural South to urban centers in the North and West in the Great Migration, seeking better job opportunities. The Harlem Renaissance also began, where African American artists, writers, and musicians created and shared their work. This time marked a period of cultural growth and pride in the African American community.

Women and the 19th Amendment:
In 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. This was a major victory for the women’s suffrage movement. Women had fought for many years for equal voting rights, and this amendment brought about a significant change in American society. It allowed women to have a stronger voice in politics.

Prohibition:
Prohibition started in 1920 with the 18th Amendment, which made the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol illegal. This caused many people to find ways to drink illegally in speakeasies or through bootlegging. Prohibition led to crime and did not solve the issues it was meant to fix.

American Society: The Lost Generation, Jazz, and the Harlem Renaissance:
The “Lost Generation” was a group of writers and artists who felt disconnected after World War I. They believed the war had changed the world, and they rejected traditional American values. Jazz music became popular during this time, representing the new energy and cultural change. The Harlem Renaissance was a movement in Harlem that celebrated African American culture, with many influential writers, musicians, and artists.

Immigration during the ’20s:
In the 1920s, immigration was restricted by laws like the Immigration Act of 1924, which limited the number of people who could enter the U.S., especially from Southern and Eastern Europe. There was a rise in nativism, or the belief that only native-born Americans should have rights. This led to discrimination and made it harder for immigrants to come to America.

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