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Spirit of St.Louis | The plane that Charles Lindbergh used to cross the Atlantic Ocean for the first time |
Scopes Trial | Teacher John Scopes went on trial in Tennessee for teaching the theory of evolution |
"Wets" | People against Prohibition and for legalizing alcohol. |
"Drys" | People for Prohibition and against alcohol |
Silent Movie | Popular movies that were in black and white with no sound |
National Origins Act | Law that restricted immigration to 150,000 people per year. Only 15% of immigrants could come from countries other than Western and Northern Europe. |
Technological Unemployment | Jobs lost as the result of machines doing the jobs formerly accomplished by humans |
ACLU | American Civil Liberties Union. Organization of lawyers who fight for people’s civil rights. Defended John Scopes during his trial. |
Standardized Parts | Parts that are mass produced and are all the same. All manufacturers produce the part to the exact same specifications. |
Savoy Theater | Famous theater in Harlem which showcased African American artists |