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1920's America - People

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John T. ScopesBiology teacher who defied Tennessee law and taught the theory of evolution
Clarence Darrowdefense attorney in the "Monkey Trial"
William J. Bryantprosecuting attorney who defended the teaching of creationism
Charles Lindberghfirst person to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
Louis Armstrongconsidered to be the most influential musician of the jazz age
Duke Ellingtonjazz pianist and composer who became famous playing at the Cotton Club
Langston HugesAfrican American poet who wrote about the plight of working-class African Americans
Nicola SaccoItalian immigrant who was convicted of murder as a result of his political and religous beliefs
Al Caponecreated an empire of organized crime as a result of prohibtion
Marcus GarveyFounder of the Universal Negro Improvment Association who encouraged his followers to return to Africa and form a new government


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