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890864774 — 2024-02-09 21:05:14 UTC

The Harlem Renaissance was where African American people were allowed to be part of society. They were making ground on segregation by creating literacy work, music, and even art. Some of the African Americans that blew up in this time were Louis Armstrong, Countee Cullen, Zora Neal Hurston, and Langston Hughes. This time made a big impact, and even made a foundation for the civil rights movement.

890864774 — 2024-02-09 21:40:46 UTC

Organized crime skyrocketed across the nation in the 1920's. Since alcohol became illegal, many people mastered the skill of selling it illegally. It was hard enough for law enforcement to keep up with illegal alcohol, but now crimes like bank robbery, kidnapping, auto theft, gabbling and drug trafficking became common across the nation. This left law enforcement outclassed. One of the most infamous gang members, Al Capone, dominated organized crime for the span of 6 years. He became on of the most famous gangsters in the history of the United States.

890864774 — 2024-02-12 17:09:11 UTC

Sacco and Vanzetti were charged for robbery, and murder at the Slater and Morris shoe factory in South Braintree. They were put on trial, and the entire country knew about it. They were sentenced to death by the electric chair, created 40 years before their demise.

890864774 — 2024-02-12 17:14:07 UTC

The Tulsa Massacre was a race riot led by white supremacists that were mad due to African Americans gaining wealth after WWI. They rioted the streets, and killed many African Americans in their rage.

890864774 — 2024-02-12 17:14:25 UTC

890864774 — 2024-02-12 17:19:49 UTC

The teapot dome scandal was about corruptly obtained oil leases. Since the supreme court ruled it as corruptly obtained the reserves were returned to the Navy, and Fall was found guilty of bribery.