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The Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age
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The Harlem Renaissance
A cultural movement featuring African-American artists, writers, and musicians, centered in Harlem, New York City, highlighting African-American culture and intellectualism.
Al Capone
A notorious gangster who led a crime syndicate during Prohibition era, his activities included illegal alcohol, gambling, and prostitution.
Prohibition
A nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920 to 1933, leading to speakeasies and a rise in organized crime.
The Charleston
A popular 1920s dance, named for the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina, symbolizing the carefree spirit and exuberance of the Jazz Age.
Art Deco
An influential design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized by precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and strong colors, used in a variety of fields including architecture, fashion, and visual arts.
The Great Gatsby
A novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald about the opulence and decadence of the Jazz Age, symbolizing the American Dream and its discontents.
Jazz Music
A musical genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, it became widely popular during the 1920s and had a significant cultural impact.
Stock Market Crash of 1929
A major stock market collapse that marked the beginning of the Great Depression, it had devastating effects on the global economy.
The Lost Generation
A group of American writers who lived in Paris and other parts of Europe during the 1920s and are associated with a sense of disillusionment and loss following World War I.
Babe Ruth
An American baseball outfielder and pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, his home run hitting prowess and charismatic personality made him a larger-than-life figure in the 'Roaring Twenties'.
Langston Hughes
African-American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist who was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Henry Ford & the Model T
An American businessman and founder of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry with the introduction of the Model T car and the adoption of assembly line production.
Women's Suffrage
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, giving women the right to vote, a significant milestone in women's rights.
1920s Flappers
Young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright dangerous.
Clara Bow
An American actress who rose to stardom in the silent film era of the mid-1920s and became a symbol of the flapper lifestyle.
Speakeasies
Illegal bars or nightclubs that sold alcohol during Prohibition, they were often operated by organized crime syndicates.
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