Decade - 1920s

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The same as they have today. In the 1920s actors/actress' were looked on as "white trash" <- you know what, i find this quite racially offensive. the politcally correct term should be honkey or cracka jack. by many people in society. If a daughter or son decided they wanted to become and actress or actor their parents went into rages because it was only the cheap who took this on as a profession and not classified as honest work. As the mid to late 20s rolled by actors and actress' were more accepted. They partied hard, went to secret "Speak Easies" during the prohibition and it became well noted off and on "Especially the Fatty Arbuckle Trial" accused of maliciously raping a young flapper at one of his parties is a crude way. He was famous, but lost his fame over the trial although never fairly convicted. Then there was Charlie Chaplin who married a 14 year old girl and that almost ruined his career. Even the actress' weren't above getting into trouble with "acting out" at parties, doing drugs, drinking too much and basically making a fool of themselves. They had so much money they simply didn't know what else to do with it other than have fun. Right up until the 1960s Movie Studios were fairly successful in covering up "their problem children ... actors/actress') but they couldn't always cover it up. Then began the Paparazzi style (not as much as it is now) and the media coverage began because movie magazines and papers realized that the odd and fast life of an actor/actress sold a lot of magazines and newspapers because the majority of the public clamored to read it even if they disagreed with it. To many of society it mean fame and freedom to do as you wanted (in the 20s money was scarce for most) and to others in society actors/actress' were the misfits of the earth.

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America was widely believed to be the "land of opportunity", but by 1919, its open door policy was beginning to close and a new wave of hostility was being directed towards its immigrants. At first, many hoped for the "melting pot", though unfortunately this was not the case. Many immigrants fled to America to escape from severe poverty or persecution, but also some left due to Government revolutions in their own countries. However, this created a lot of tension among the Americans as they feared that immigrants would still believe in their old country's political ideas and would therefore be a potential threat to the constitution of the US Government. However, fear of the immigrant's political beliefs was not the only cause for hostility towards them, social and economic problems created by immigrants increased hostility towards them dramatically in the 1920s.= The First World War was the main catalyst in limiting immigration and heightening fear among the Americans. There was a great feeling of hatred towards the Germans and many were beaten and shamed in public. The teaching of German languages was forbidden and many German's had no choice but to change their names in order to avoid conflict and abuse. This led many American's to support the introduction of prohibition, as they saw it as a punishment for the many Germans who owned breweries, therefore by banning the sale and consumption of alcohol, they hoped that many of the German businesses would become bankrupt. However, there were other nationalities impacted by the War, for example many of Austrian origin were suspected to be sympathisers to the Kaiser and the Irish were suspected of being Anti-British and potentially Anti-American particularly if they were Catholic, as they were deemed a threat to the mainly Protestant America. Other Eastern Europeans were suspected of being communists or anarchists. After World War One, America became particularly hostile to anything foreign and adopted the view of Isolation, in the hope of avoiding "alien contamination" as they feared that America's society itself was at threat otherwise. This is emphasised by what William Aspen stated, "America must be kept pure and not turned into a second rate power by second rate people."== After the Bolshevik revolution in Russia during 1917, fear of Communism became irrational and widespread. American's increasing fear was that Communism would spread throughout the U.S.A. It was the US attorney, Michael Palmer who began to purge America of Russians, who he believed were "foreign born subversives and agitators". However, some suggest that his determination came from his great desire for revenge on anarchists who had made an attempt on his life in 1919. Under the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act of 1918, 6000 suspected Russians were imprisoned or expelled from the US. Also, 5 elected member of the New York State Assembly were prevented from taking their seats as they were believed to be anarchists. Though eventually, these purges subsided, but it did not stop prejudice from affecting the lives of many Russians, this most famous of which, being Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants who were denied their rights as citizens and killed without a fair trial. As they were Italian immigrants, they were victims of severe racial discrimination which ultimately ended in their death. The case of Sacco and Vanzetti is highly significant in showing how American society treated its immigrants due to political fear. President Coolidge insisted that, "America must be kept American".==On the other hand, there were other reasons which created hostility between Americans and immigrants other than political fear. Many immigrants were blamed for social problems which resulted in hostility towards them. Indeed, their appearance frightened Americans, as many were dirty and malnourished and some suffered with physical deformities' caused by their poor diets. Most had no money and therefore were happy to work hard labour for little money which in turn meant that the areas that they lived in became ran down and overcrowded which increased poverty and sickness. There were often accusations from the Americans that immigrants were the main cause of crime in the country, this was further emphasised by the Media who agreed with this. However statistics suggest that immigrants were no more violent than Americans, and their crimes were provoked by sheer poverty and desperation. There was a rise of organised crime and Italians were particularly famous for this, for example, Al Capone who made $60 million dollars a year from the illegal distribution of alcohol. Many American's worried about the influence they would have on the American population. Immigrants were known for frequenting brothels and taverns, such places were not tolerated in the refined white neighbourhoods. This is not to say, however, that Americans did not undertake such activities. There was also severe discrimination within the Education system, as many prestigious universities such as Harvard and Princeton refused all immigrants entry even after appeals from pressure groups and influential people who were no match to the opposing WASPS.==In addition, religious beliefs created tension and resentment as Americans felt that these new foreign religions were dangerous and damaging to their Protestant values. After the influx of "city vices", WASPS in the "Bible Belt" believed that these new modern ideas were replacing old traditional teachings therefore they did all they could to control and even stop them. Some states banned the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution as they alleged that it contradicted the Bible. One teacher, John Scopes was tried and charged in court. The Ku Klux Klan also believed strongly on who should be called "American" and are a good representative of WASP culture. The KKK was the first of many anti- Catholic and Jewish societies which heightened tension and hostility between Americans and immigrants.==The immigrants also brought economic trouble to the Americans which caused hostility towards them as many were so poor that they were willing to work in appalling conditions for very little pay, therefore this made Trade Unions resent them and eventually they demanded that immigrants be made to sit a literacy test when entering the country, in the hope that many would fail and be denied entry. Immigrants were also blamed for lowering the standards of working conditions and forcing down pay. However, after World War One, many factories were forced to shut and many lost their jobs. Some immigrants worked dangerous and underpaid jobs, some even worked as strike breakers. Americans accepted that the immigrants were doing all the difficult jobs that they did not want.==Increased hostility was evident when the U.S began to introduce anti-immigration laws. As John Kerr stated in 2003, "…America's "open door" policy was closing and American policy towards immigrants was becoming more racist", gradually these new laws meant immigration was almost impossible. The Americans hoped this would help in avoiding all the issues that were associated with the immigrants. Thanks to the Quota Act in 1921 and the 1924 National Origins Act, most immigrants were white and protestant and often only the skilled and talented people were granted entry like actors, singers and also many professional people.==In conclusion, it is clear that political fears heightened tension in America and was one of the main reasons for hostility towards immigrants; however, it was not the only one. Other factors, including social, economic and religious issues meant that many immigrants suffered from severe prejudice, discrimination and racial abuse.== =

Pez Candy Dispenser was actually created before Pez Candy.

Harlem Renaissance

a whole lot less than they do now a whole lot less than they do now

The violent actions of the Ku Klux Klan were largely done for political purposes against freedmen and their white allies. By the 1880s the tone had shifted to indiscriminate lynching of blacks as a form of oppression and terror.

Immigrants from northern and western Europe were "superior" to those from southern and Eastern Europe

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restore order in the country

People were aware of most of the disabilitys that exist today. However their interpritation and reaction to them was different and far less compasionate in a lot of casses then it is today.

Going to jazz clubs, dancing, smoking, driving, drinking alcohol

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They had friends in High places

African Americans fought racism by being great poets and becoming jazz layers and proving that they meant soething

The post World War 1 "baby boom" was the major reason for increases in the number of students that attend schools.

yes he was....he was caught by the gustapo police with his general and was never heard of again ....until he got out and made plans and later went on to lead germany

National Socialism: the Nazis were extreme nationalists who were loyalty to their country. They wanted racial purity, equality and state control of the economy. Hitler wanted to nationalize large industries and businesses. Although his party was named the National Socialist German Worker's Party (NSDAP), they were not quite socialist. They named themselves this way in order to attract the middle class' attention, without having to make any policy to support this. However, they wanted to provide provisions for old age pensioners.

The abolition of the Treaty of Versailles: Hitler had been a solider during the First World War. When the Weimar politicians agreed to sign the Treaty of Versailles, he was angry with them and with it. He thought that this treaty would ruin Germany. Almost every German was appalled when the treaty was signed. Hitler promised people that when he came to power he would abolish the terms of the Treaty.

Racism: Only 'true' Germans to be allowed to live in Germany. Hitler believed that the Aryans (white Europeans) were the leader race. Therefore, he considered all the other races inferior. He particularly disliked Jews

they used cars

Some jobs for the women were building cars, construction, ext. Some jobs for the children however, were different, they were "newsies" or sold newspapers, they worked in hard conditoned factories, they also would sell old things suck as their old toys, or clothing, just to get food on the table. Ps: is that all you need?

During the 1920's a lot of people were killed in Berdichev. The people who were killed were the Jews. If someone escaped from the army they would be killed along with everyone else who helped them when found. The 1920's were very violent moments. I recommend to read the book "Letters From Rifka." It is a very touching story in the 1920's of how a girl and her family flee from Berdichev, Russia and the obstacles and problems they come across while traveling to America.

although it was hard for the farmers every body went through some hard times .

Liver exercises in the 1920s typically involved movements or activities that were believed to improve liver function such as deep-breathing exercises, massage techniques, and specific yoga poses. These exercises were thought to promote detoxification and boost overall health during that time period.