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The prohibition bill. which was put into effect in Jan 17, 1920, banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors. This was difficult to enforce, since many people illegally sold and made their own alcohol. The creation of speakeasies (illegal drinking spots), also made prohibition difficult to upkeep.

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The 19th amendment gave women he right to vote in the US in the early 20s

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In 1921 Sec. of Navy Edwin Denby transferred control of the Navy’s oil reserves to the Dept of Interior head Andrew Fall, which led to the Teapot Dome Scandal.  In 1922, the first harbour pollution survey was taken. From Oregon to Massachusetts harbormen spoke about noticeable pollution in bodies of water such as oil spills, a ‘thick scum,’  and an overall damage to sea life and their environment. This led to the National Coast Anti- Pollution League to stop oil dumping.

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By the 1920s cars were becoming more common throughout the country, especially the more urban areas. This led to the  improvement of roads and highways. The creation of Route 66 created a path from Chicago to LA. Also due to the invention and popularity of the automobile, places like shopping centers, restaurants, and motels became more prevalent. Cars also allowed more people to travel for jobs, and goods began to be transferred this way. After airplanes were used in WWI, the US began transporting mail by air. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia EarHart are both famous pilots of the time.  The Increased Utilization of electricity had a large impact on home life, allowing people to heat their homes, preserve food in refrigerators, and electric lights allowed life to continue into the night.

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The 1920s are referred to popularly as the ‘Roaring 20s,’ where the ‘flapper’ fashion was popular. Corsets and bustles were taken out of the spotlight of fashion, and bright, colerful fabrics became popular. Silk and rayon was popular, which reflected the taste for luxury of the time. Shoes, stockings, purses and handbags were increasingly popular. The time period gave an overall new view of women, with shorter hair, and new makeup.

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Tulsa Race Massacre,  occurred over 18 hours from May 31 to June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked residents, homes and businesses in the predominantly Black Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During the 20's , after WW1, there was a resurgence in white supremacy and racially motivated violence. The Klu Klux Klan was reemerging.

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After the discovery of vitamins, fruit, vegetables, and milk became more important to a daily diet, compared to it mostly consisting of bread and potatoes in the early parts of the century. Canned and proccessed foods became more popular after WW1, and drastically decreased the time spent preparing meals. The introduction of the gas stove and electric refrigerator allowed food to be stored and prepared quicker. Wonder Bread was invented `in 1921. Which then coined the term ‘Best thing since sliced bread’

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In the medical area, the discovery and popularization of vitamins was rampant. After the Influenza epidemic in 1918, doctors began looking at the cause of the disease. The invention of insulin by Dr. Franklin Banting allowed an extended chance of life for diabetic patients. This led to Banting recieving the 1923 Nobel Peace Prize in Medicine. Also throughout the early 20s, public places such as department stores, factories, hotels and more began using electric hand dryers in restrooms in an effort to improve hygiene and lessen the waste caused by paper towels.