1. BR. What do you know about 1920’s?

2. 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

3. RED SCARE Response to the 1917 revolution in Russia
Period of anti-communist hysteria during
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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.