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Politics of the 1920s (page. 253, 260-264)

1. Who won the election of 1920? What was their campaign slogan? What did this mean? (3 Points)

2. Explain the scandal that hurt Harding’s presidency. What crime was committed? Who was involved? Why did it hurt the
American government? (3 Points)

3. Name and Describe 3 ways the presidents tried to maintain worldwide peace. (3 Points)

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Red Scare, Immigration, Labor, KKK (page. 252-253, 270-272)

1. What were the Palmer Raids? Who did they target? What happened to many who were arrested? What were these
immigrants “spreading”? (3 Points)

2. What happened in the Sacco-Vanzetti Case and why is it important? (3 Points)

3. What led to the return of the KKK? Who were the new targets of hate? What were they “protecting”? (3 Points)

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U.S. Economy in the 1920s (page. 265-269)

1. How did Henry Ford revolution the production of products in the 1920s? (Changes to construction, working conditions, prices) (3
Points)

2. Explain the impact of credit and how it impacted American society? How did people’s ideas about credit change? (3
Points)

3. Describe the level of prosperity of Americans throughout the nation. (Example: White/AA/NA/Farmers/Factory workers/ Different Parts of
America) (2 Points)

4. What kind of business policies did the 1920s presidents use? What economic principle was followed? (2 Points)

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Prohibition and Organized Crime (page 274)
1. What was the 18th Amendment? Why was it passed? What was it supposed to stop? (3 Points)

2. How did American’s react to prohibition? What did prohibition lead to? (3 Points)

3. Who is Al Capone and why/how did he become famous? How did he make his money? (3 Points)

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Women’s Issues (page 272-273)

1. How did women’s political and economic lives change in the 1920s? (3 Points)

2. What nickname is given to women who broke away from social expectations during this time? (3 Points)

3. Describe the fashion and social behavior that was changed because of these women? (3 Points)

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The Arts and Harlem Renaissance (page. 275-277, 279-281)

1. Who were the Lost Generation and what did they write about? What did they want people to return to? What are some
famous books written by the Lost Generation (3 Points)

2. What was the Harlem Renaissance? What did they write about? Who were (3 Points)

3. What forms of music became legendary during the 1920s? How did the music impact society? (3 Points)

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Select any personality from the UNITED STATES in the 1920s in sports, entertainment, or the arts. Write a “biography”
highlighting MANY achievements and the personal life of this person (At least 5 notable items).
It must also have a picture/photo of them. This will be the last page of your portfolio (12 Points)
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