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History test regarding how society changed in America in the 1920s -…

- - - - The social and cultural impact of prohibition
        
        The failure of prohibition
        
        During the 1920s, the introduction of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act had a profound impact on American society as Prohibition sought to eradicate alcohol consumption. Ratified in 1919, the 18th Amendment banned the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. The Volstead Act, passed in 1919, provided guidelines for enforcement. As a result, alcohol consumption dropped significantly. In 1920, per capita alcohol consumption was 30% of its pre-Prohibition levels. However, the demand for alcohol remained high, leading to the rise of illegal activities. Speakeasies, illegal bars that operated covertly, numbered around 100,000 by the mid-1920s. The illegal alcohol trade became a lucrative business, with estimates suggesting that over 10,000 illegal distilleries operated across the country. Gangsters like Al Capone made millions from bootlegging and controlled the supply of alcohol in major cities. Despite efforts to enforce Prohibition, arrests for alcohol-related offenses were difficult due to widespread corruption. By the end of the 1920s, it became clear that Prohibition had failed, and it was eventually repealed in 1933 with the ratification of the 21st Amendment.
- - - - Mass Production
        
        Technological Advancements, and their effects on society
        
        During the 1920s, the United States experienced a transformative period known as the "Roaring Twenties." This decade was characterized by significant social and economic changes. The American economy boomed, with the gross national product (GNP) growing by 42% throughout the decade. Mass production techniques, such as Henry Ford's assembly line, led to increased productivity and a rise in consumerism. This was evident in the automobile industry, where car ownership skyrocketed from 3 million to 23 million by the end of the 1920s. Technological advancements, such as the introduction of radio and electricity in homes, revolutionized communication and entertainment. Jazz music emerged as a popular cultural movement, with African American musicians like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington gaining prominence. The economic prosperity and cultural shifts of the Roaring Twenties symbolized a departure from traditional values and laid the foundation for the modern consumer-driven society. However, this era of apparent prosperity would come to an abrupt end with the Wall Street Crash of 1929, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
- - - - The Suffrage Movement and the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote
        
        The impact of World War 1 on Women's Liberation
- - - - the impact of African American culture on American society
        
        prominent writers and artists of the era.
- - - - the rise of nativist sentiment
        
        the Emergency Quota Act and the National Origins Act, and their impact on immigration policy
- - - - the changing attitudes toward traditional beliefs
- - - - the social and cultural impact on both regions.
- - - - major strikes such as the Boston Police Strike and the Coal Miners' Strike, and the government's response
- - - - the emergence of sports heroes and celebrities
        
        and the impact on shaping American society.