Author: Isabella Apgar

History major and Human Rights and Genocide Studies minor at Ramapo College of New Jersey class of 2025.

  • The Rosewood Massacre

    Overview The Rosewood Massacre occurred from January 1 to January 7, 1923. This week of terror took place in Rosewood, Levy County, Florida, United States. It was a race riot that…

  • Historiography of the 1920s: 1956 and 1966

    I have read two articles from the list. The first is “Shifting Perspectives on the 1920s,” by Henry F. May, published in 1956. The second is “The Twenties: A New…

  • Blog Post Using Themes from The Modern Temper Chapters 4-6: The Rosewood Massacre

    The Rosewood Massacre took place from January 1-7, 1923, an infamous week of violence and deep-rooted racism. The Modern Temper, chapters four through six, discuss significant themes such as secular…

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    The First State Execution Using Lethal Gas

    Overview The 1920s aimed to bring American society to the modern world amidst the political corruption, victimization of industrialization, and growth of the Socialist Party. During this time, many social…

  • Modern Temper Themes Relating to the First US State Execution Using Lethal Gas

    According to Modern Temper, in the 1920s, the enthusiasm for social justice in the United States waned. She claims that progress in this era has slowed, but I do not think…

  • What the 1920s Mean to Me

    January 30, 2024. Isabella Apgar. When reflecting upon the 1920s, I think about the United States and a more “Hollywood” appearance. I see glittery flappers, tough gangsters, and illegal but…

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