Author: Lauren S

Senior History and American Studies student at Ramapo College of New Jersey enrolled in Discovering Digital History course taught by Dr. Hajo during Spring 2021.

  • The 1920s: A New Analysis

    In my initial post talking about my impression of the decade I focused heavily on what pop culture and entertainment had taught me. Images relating to the flapper and  the…

  • Letter Regarding the Immigration Act of 1924

    Introduction In 1924 the United States passed the Johnson-Reed Immigration Act that drastically decreased the number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. through the implementation of a quota system. The…

  • Web Review: PBS’s Roots of Jazz

    The website Roots of Jazz is a page created by PBS that dives into the history of jazz music in the United States. The majority of the content from the…

  • Book Review: Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition

    The 1920s is a decade in which an enormous amount of historians have contributed to the ongoing discussions surrounding the time period. While some praise the decade as a time…

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    The Equal Rights Amendment

    Overview The battle over equality of the sexes is one that has permeated the 20th century. The 1920s were a turbulent and successful decade for women’s rights, signaling a dramatic…

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    Charlie Chaplin

    Overview Charlie Chaplin was a popular actor, comedian and filmmaker during the 20th century. His comedic genius was recognized worldwide as by the 1920s Chaplin had become an incredible success…

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    The Immigration Act of 1924(The Johnson-Reed Act)

    Overview Following the end of World War I, The United States had adopted an isolationist mindset in regards to international affairs. This meant that the U.S. government would aim to…

  • The 1920s To Me

    What Does the 1920s Mean to You? Blog Post My general impression of the 1920s is influenced greatly by popular culture and the various entertainment and literature that was produced…

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