The Roaring Twenties: Social, Economic, and Cultural Shifts

The Red Scare was a period in US history where the government took actions against anarchists and communists, resulting in arrests, jail time, and deportations. It was a time of heightened fear and suspicion of radical political ideologies.

Sacco and Vanzetti were two men who gained international fame after being arrested for robbery and murder in 1920. Despite admitting their anarchist beliefs, they proclaimed their innocence throughout the trial and subsequent appeals.

The Emergency Quota Act of 1921 sought to limit the number of immigrants coming into the United States by implementing a quota system based on nationality. This was in response to the large influx of immigrants following World War I. The act aimed to control and regulate immigration, rather than completely open or close the borders, or provide financial aid.

The Jones Act of 1917 granted American citizenship to Puerto Ricans, making them United States citizens.

The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was a landmark trial in 1925 that pitted the teaching of evolution against religious beliefs in public schools. It highlighted the clash between modern science and conservative religious beliefs in American society.

The Ku Klux Klan, particularly in its rebirth in 1915, was a white supremacist organization that aimed to preserve the U.S. for white, native-born Protestants by targeting not only African Americans but also immigrants, especially Catholics and Jews.

Marcus Garvey was a prominent black leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and advocated for black nationalism.

Herbert Hoover was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as the Secretary of Commerce and later becoming the 31st President of the United States. The incorrect answers provided are unrelated to Hoover's actual role in history.

Alfred E. Smith was a significant political figure in the early 20th century, known for his presidential run in 1928. He was not involved in exploration, scientific breakthroughs, or music.

Company Unions were often established by companies to prevent independent unions from forming and to control labor relations in their favor.

Sabotage involves secretive actions that aim to disrupt or harm property or work operations, often used as a tactic in conflicts or industrial disputes.

An anarchist is someone who advocates for a society based on voluntary cooperation, without a centralized government imposing authority.

Deporting someone means to expel them from a country, typically because they have violated immigration laws or committed a serious crime.

The Quota System was implemented to control and limit the number of immigrants from each country entering the U.S., rather than encouraging unlimited immigration or random selection.