BR. What do you know about 1920’s?

Demobilization – transition from war time to peace time production levels. Unemployment rose to 12% Cost of living skyrocketed 1914 to 1920 Demand for goods outpaced supplies and prices soured The prices fell as a brief recession struck in 1921 Seattle Shipyards Strike 1919 Boston Police Strike 1919 Pennsylvania Steel Strike 1919 United Mine Workers Strike 1919

RED SCARE Response to the 1917 revolution in Russia Period of anti-communist hysteria during 1919-1920 Bombs mailed to 36 prominent Americans fueled antiradical sentiment. Bomb damaged the house of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. The bomber an Italian anarchist died in the blast. Palmer Raids were a series of raids to capture alleged radicals. Thousands were arrested in 33 cities across the nation.

Sacco and Vanzetti Two Italian immigrants were tried and found guilty of the murders of a paymaster and a guard. The immigrants radical political views and their avoidance of military service helped turn the trail against them. Eyewitnesses who could offer alibis for Sacco and Vanzetti were dismissed. They were sentenced to death and then executed.

Other Major Issues or Events 1920’s New Directions for Woman Harding Scandals African American Rights Immigration Patterns Boom Time Prohibition Youth Culture / Entertainment Jazz Age Harlem Renaissance Mexican American Migration Native American Life Religion

PowerPoint Presentation BR. Must start off the presentation with a question for the class. Then explain your topic and develop 8 to 10 slides showing the class your understanding of this decade. Include several aspects of issues or how it may relate to life in the United States during this period. Include graphics or music. Conclude with group thoughts or opinions on topic. Each group member will be responsible fro explaining some aspect of the presentation.