Turmoil and Tension: The Conflict of the 1920s

Jun 26, 2025

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Explore the societal upheavals, political struggles, and economic challenges that defined the turbulent decade of the 1920s. From labor strikes to cultural clashes, delve into the complexities of this era marked by conflict and change.

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Turmoil and Tension: The Conflict of the 1920s

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1. Conflict of the 1920�s

The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Cultural Conflicts Urban Cities vs. Rural Towns Fundamentalism vs. Modernism Harlem Renaissance and Marcus Garvey. Red Scare. In the post WWI era, many in American became obsessed with anti-Bolshevism

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s . The Jazz Age Fashion, Music, and Flappers. What is a “flapper?”. “ N ew breed" of young women wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to the new jazz music, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. A Republican Decade Back to Isolationism. I. Warren G. Harding—1921-1923. In 1920: 18 th amendment (prohibition) 19 th amendment (women’s suffrage) Election of Harding “a return to normalcy” “The Ohio Gang” Teapot Dome Scandal Died in office.

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The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict

The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict. The Red Scare: What was the “red scare” of 1919-1920? Why did the “red scare” occur? Identify some of the “red scare’s” main characters. Summarize the perceived threat of Communism in America during the 1920’s.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. I. American Business and Consumerism. Economy Creditor nation Production increase Labor suffered Standard ↑ Farmers suffered. II. Ford and Changing Consumerism. American producing 70% more MASS CONSUMPTION SOCIETY Ford made car obtainable 1929--@30 million cars.

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THE 1920’S

THE 1920’S. Jeanne Lanvin & Jean Patou. Fashion of the 1920’S. Jeanne Lanvin. 1867-1946. The Life of Jeanne Lanvin.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Jive talk. 20’s slang I have a beef with this sap that smashed into my jalopy over on the main d rag. He scrammed but the bull nabbed him and figured he was spifflicated .

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s . The “Others”. The Good Bright Days: A Recap . People are enjoying the changes of the 20’s Insulin Radio + TV’s Sports (NHL) Rethinking Art Women’s Rights Canada’s independence Trans Canada Highway New idea for flag Partying, Drinking etc ? Any more? (Brainstorm).

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Business Boom. Consumer Economy. Short recession after WWI Economy quickly rebounded Wages rose 28% Number of millionaires more than doubled Growth was in large part due to Consumer Economy Large amount of consumer spending on products. Consumer Economy. Buying on Credit

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Goal 9. Warren G. Harding (1920-1923) Republican Ohio Senator (corruption) How did he win? ***** “ RETURN TO NORMALCY ” ***** In order to do that: put down the guns / get back to ISOLATIONISM / NEUTRALITY-business back at home (Washington Naval Conference and the

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Economic Overview. Post-war recession Unemployment = 10% Trade cut in half Prices for products dropped 20% 1922-29 Unemployment 3%-4% Gross National Product (GNP) increased from $74.1 billion to $103.1 billion Per capita income increased from $641 to $847. Economic Overview.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Timeline. 1919 – The Year of the Strike. As post-war inflation ripped across America, there were more then 3,600 strikes in one year. Some Big Strikes: ~ Seattle General Strike ~Boston Police Strike ~U.S. Steel Strike. The Red Scare. Fear of Communism spreading in America.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s . The Roaring 20’s The Era of Boom & Bust The Laissez-faire Era “A Time for Living on the Froth of Society” Innovation and Revolution The Inter-war Period The Birth of Social Revolution and Modernization . Election of 1920. James Cox (D) Governor of Ohio

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. From Boom to Bust…. The 1920’s. Americans want to get on with their lives and forget war and public affairs. 1920’s. 1920’s. Election of 1920. Harding elected “Return to Normalcy” “Return to values and practices of the past”. Presidents of the 1920’s. Harding: 1920-1923

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. 1928 election Bull and Bear Markets The Scopes Trial Volstead Act Teapot Dome Scandal The Great Migration Henry Ford’s Business Philosophy The impact of radio. The stock market crash Great Britain Margin calls Speculators Weakness of the banks Hawley-Smoot Tariff

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The 1920’s:

The 1920’s:. The setting of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby. The 1920’s. The 1920’s, also known as the Roaring Twenties (for it’s economic boom), was the post-war era. With the ending of the war, the time had come for people to let go of their repressed ways and begin living again.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. Booming Economy. SLO’s Explain the impact of Henry Ford and the automobile Analyze the consumer revolution and the bull market Compare the different effects of the economic boom on urban and rural America. SLO’s Henry Ford moved America forward economically

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The 1920's!!!

The 1920's!!!. Two new laws were passed to limit the number of immigrants that came into the country:. Emergency Quota Act of 1921. &. National Origins Act of 1924. Uncle Sam. Immigrants. vicious Aliens. Whose country is this anyway?. Red Scare.

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The 1920’s

CHAPTER 24. The 1920’s. Prosperity Consumer Society People’s Capitalism Rise of Advertising and Mass Marketing Marriage and Sexuality Age of Celebrity Business Civilization Industrial Workers Women and Work Women’s Movement Politics of Business Harding Coolidge Hoover.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. A Booming Economy. Carmaker Henry Ford introduced a series of methods and ideas that revolutionized production, wages, working conditions, and daily life. (Model T) Ford introduced the assembly line as a way to boost output. Stock Market.

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. My candle burns at both ends it will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends it gives a lovely light !. Video Clip. Republican Control. The decade of the 1920’swas controlled by Republican Congresses

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The 1920’s

The 1920’s. From Bust to Boom to Bust Again!. Winnipeg General Strike, 1919. After WWI, returning soldiers found it difficult to find good jobs. Employers used the war to keep wages low and exploited labour by not keeping work places safe.

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