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1920's America - Terms

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nativismprejudice against foriegn born people
isolationismpulling away from involvement in world affairs
communismeconomic and politcal system in which all people are treated equally and the government owns all resources
anarchistoppose to any form of government
athiestno belief in God
prohibitionthe banning of the manufacture, sale, and possesion of alchohol
bootleggersmugglers of alcohol
speakeasysecret bars during the 1920's that served alcohol
Harlem Renaissancegrowth of black culture in New York that lead to the birth of Jazz Music
Scopes Trialthe teaching of evolution was questioned in American schools
flappera woman of the 1920's with short hair and skirts
installment planpayment for goods over a period of a predetermined period of time
Volstead Actforbade the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the United States
18th Amendmentadded prohibition to the United States Constitution
19th Amendmentgave women the legal right to vote in the United States
21st Amendmentrepealed prohibition in the United States


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