Roaring 20's by Wylie Nordin

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-20 15:20:26 UTC

Louis Armstrong a famous jazz singer in the 1920's wrote a song called "What a wonderful world". This song symbolizes celebrating the world we live in, from the beauty of nature to the kindness of people.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-20 15:30:59 UTC

James P Johnson was a known musician for a song called the Charleston. This song was originally a black folk dance in the southern states of America. the song became very popular and many people would dance including the flappers.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-20 15:48:29 UTC

Hiram Evans was an imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Racial tensions rose during the Red Summer. The Red Summer was the summer of 1919 when whites felt that the blacks took their jobs after WW1. The Red Scare also took place in the rise of racial tensions. During this time people felt that the immigrants that migrated to the US would influence the idea of communism to the US government.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-20 15:50:56 UTC

Dr. Ossian Sweet, was arrested with murder after him and his friends used armed self defense mechanisms to save themselves from the white mob that had attack his home.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:09:25 UTC

The Prohibition Act was enacted on January 19, 1919, when Congress ratified the 18th Amendment, which banned the sale, manufacture, and transport of alcohol. This had a significant impact on the U.S., leading to increased crime, violence, loss of tax revenue, and a decline in public respect. One major crime that emerged was bootlegging, which involved the illegal production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol. Instead of stopping alcohol use, the 18th Amendment led to organized crime.

Cities like New York, Chicago, and Atlantic City became hotspots for bootleggers and speakeasies. Their large populations and busy ports made them perfect for smuggling alcohol. Notable figures like Arnold Rothstein played important roles in New York's bootlegging operations.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:11:02 UTC

During the Red Scare, many Americans were worried about recent immigrants and those with radical beliefs, especially communists, socialists, or anarchists. The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia made people fear that immigrants might try to overthrow the U.S. government.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:12:05 UTC

In 1920, the Palmer Raids were a series of government actions led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. These raids aimed to capture and arrest radical leftists, particularly anarchists and communists in the U.S. They peaked in January 1920. One notable case was the Vanzetti case, involving two Italian immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. They were arrested in 1920 for the robbery and murder of a paymaster and his guard in Massachusetts, and their trial became one of the most controversial in American history.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:12:31 UTC

Sports really took off in the 1920s, known as the "Golden Age of Sport." People turned to sports for entertainment.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:13:39 UTC

Babe Ruth was a huge star back then. He was born on February 6, 1895, and had an incredible 22-season career in Major League Baseball. His achievements made him a big part of American culture.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:14:57 UTC

Another athlete was Jack Dempsey, born on June 24, 1895. He grew up in a poor family and started boxing young to help out. He became famous for his strong punches and tough fighting style, representing the working class and showing that they could achieve greatness.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 01:15:50 UTC

Then there’s Jesse Owens, born on September 12, 1913. He faced a lot of challenges growing up in a segregated America but showed amazing talent in track and field. At the Berlin Olympics, he made history by winning four gold medals. He’s remembered not just for his athletic skills but also for fighting against racism and discrimination.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 21:16:52 UTC

Traffic lights were invented in the 1920s. this was safer for people on the roads and the fatality rates dropped by 50%.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 21:18:49 UTC

Penicillin which was the first medicine to treat bacteria was invented and helped the army with surgical and wound infections.

6nordinwylie — 2025-02-22 21:20:11 UTC

The fridge allowed food to stay cold and helped it last longer.