Tag: 1920s
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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…
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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…
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What Does the 1920s Mean to you?
Before looking at Images What do I know and remember learning about the 1920s? The first idea that comes to mind when I think of the 1920s is the “Great Gatsby…