1. US History Chapter 8 Sections 3,4, & 5
A Clash of Values/Cultural Innovations/
African American Culture and Politics

2. Section 3: 1. Why Did Americans Fear Immigrants?
Loss of jobs
Cultural tensions
Racism
Nativism – a belief that one’s native land needs to be protected against immigrants.

3. 2. Which immigrants benefitted from the National Origins Act?
Mexican immigrants benefitted from living in the Western Hemisphere, and weren’t subject to the 2% quota placed on other groups.

4. 3. Scopes Trial (1925)
The issue was over whether evolution could be taught in the public schools of Tennessee.
John Scopes lost the case, was fined $100, but the case was later overturned.
It ultimately became the basis for allowing for the teaching of evolution in public schools.

5. Section 4
Cultural Innovations

6. 1. The Jazz Singer (1927) This was the first “talking” picture.
This also began the golden age of Hollywood.

7. 2. Bohemian
This refers to a person that has informal or unconventional social habits.

8. 3. Which types of media helped sporting events gain greater popularity?
Motion pictures
Radio
Newspapers

9. African American Culture and Politics
Section 5
African American Culture and Politics

10. 1. Harlem Renaissance
This was the name given to the cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem from 1919 until the mid-1930’s.

11. 2. Langston Hughes
A noted writer during the Harlem Renaissance.

12. 3. Jazz
An American style of music that developed from ragtime and that uses syncopated rhythms and improvisation.

13. 4. Blues
A soulful style of music that evolved from African American spirituals.

14. 5. Shuffle Along
The first musical written, produced, and performed by African Americans.

15. 6. NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
This organization worked against segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

16. 7. UNIA Universal Negro Improvement Association
It’s basic aim was to promote black pride and unity.