The Great Gatsby is set in an incredible time in America's history. Small groups: post your: 1. First Names / Topic 2. ONE paragraph that gives an overview of the topic (MLA Citation) 3. Website link that provides more information
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CJ Whitaker, Grant Whitaker and Maggie Johnson
Model T-Ford:
-Automobile produced by Henry Ford in the 1920's -First assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting -Many cars produced, Model T came along in 1908 -The Ford Model T was named the worlds most influential car of the 20th century in an international poll.
Henry Ford once said.. "I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one - and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God's great open spaces" (Wikipedia).
In 1879 and at age sixteen, Henry Ford left his home and went to work as a machinist. Henry had two unsuccessful attempts at producing an automobile company. Then, the Ford Mobile Company was produced in 1908. Ford's production of the Model T-Ford made Henry Ford's the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.
Site used: "The Life of Henry Ford" http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/hf/
Black Thursday was the day that the stock prices dropped. Before this day, the stock prices were rising from 1925-1929. During this time, the stock prices doubled. Then, this day came. When the stock market dropped, people became concerned. The prices stayed the same over Friday and the weekend. Then the prices dropped again on Monday which caused a widespread panic and the massive selling of stock which led to the collapse of the stock market. This led to the Great Depression which was a time of poverty and hunger in America. So Black Thursday was the start of what would cause the Great Depression.
Unknown, . "The Great Depression." Library Thinkquest. Oracle Education Foundation, Unknown. Web. .
The Charleston dance was featured in the 1920's, originating in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild. The dance was used by women to mock those who supported the Prohibition amendment since it was considered provocative and immoral at the time. The dance was usually associated with white flappers and speakeasy (establishment that illegally sold alcohol during the prohibition of alcohol). The Charleston dance began as a slow moving dance, but as it reached Harlem it changed into a faster paced dance with kicking forwards and backwards.
Throughout the 1920’s there were many innovations that improved society, through manufacturing, medical science, fashion and transportation. These inventions made significant contribution in improving the quality of life.
Radio/television transmission (1920) Ernest Alexanderson built a high frequency alternator that could transmit and receive radio waves which until this point had of dots and dashes
Traffic Lights (1920) A police officer by the name of William Potts built this device using red green and yellow lights to regulate traffic
Band-Aid (1920) Developed by the Johnson & Johnson corporation, consisted of a piece of tape with small gauze in the middle to cover a wound
Hair Dryer (1920) Built to replace the vacuum cleaner which was what women were using at the time to dry their hair
Lie Detector (1921) developed to measure the heartbeats and breathing of a person to see it they were lying. Invented by John Larson
Rocket (1926) developed by Robbert Goddard, it was Liquid fueled compared to the solid fuel that was used up until this time.
Penicillin (1928) A life saving antibiotic that was not used until after WWI because it was not approved by the FDA
Frozen Food (1929) created by Clarence Birdseye he subjected the food to high pressure then placed them in wax paper cartons that allowed them to keep under low temperatures.
Throughout the 1920’s there were many innovations that improved society, through manufacturing, medical science, fashion and transportation. These inventions made significant contribution in improving the quality of life.
Radio/television transmission (1920) Ernest Alexanderson built a high frequency alternator that could transmit and receive radio waves which until this point had of dots and dashes
Traffic Lights (1920) A police officer by the name of William Potts built this device using red green and yellow lights to regulate traffic
Band-Aid (1920) Developed by the Johnson & Johnson corporation, consisted of a piece of tape with small gauze in the middle to cover a wound
Hair Dryer (1920) Built to replace the vacuum cleaner which was what women were using at the time to dry their hair
Lie Detector (1921) developed to measure the heartbeats and breathing of a person to see it they were lying. Invented by John Larson
Rocket (1926) developed by Robbert Goddard, it was Liquid fueled compared to the solid fuel that was used up until this time.
Penicillin (1928) A life saving antibiotic that was not used until after WWI because it was not approved by the FDA
Frozen Food (1929) created by Clarence Birdseye he subjected the food to high pressure then placed them in wax paper cartons that allowed them to keep under low temperatures
Women and Men’s fashion: The 1920’s revolutionized fashion and body image. The body image for women changed into the desirable body image of lanky flat-chested girls and underwear became more light weight. Women also stopped wearing corsets and started wearing girdles. The hemlines became shorter, but not as short as one was suspect. They still sat around mid-calf length. The flapper style was a bit shorter, but not as short as most modern styles today. This change in style made fashion more accessible by making it cheaper because most of the new styles could be made at home, unlike the past. ‘Coco’ Chanel became the leader in fashion making her clothing lightweight and comfortable. She also promoted flapper style, but most of her designs were neutral tones. Women’s hair was revolutionized in the 1920’s. Short hair was in, and more styles than before were acceptable. While some older women frowned upon it, it still became widely used. Along with the hair came the hats. Cloche hats were in, and they went down over your forehead (as foreheads were not in). So the women could only see if her head was held at an upturned angle. This type of hat showed that you had short hair which was the point. The make up in the 1920’s also changed. Women began to put their makeup on in public and this was new, as was ox blood lipstick and rouge was on the way out. Most parts of the wardrobe in the 1920’s changed, so it would make sense that the shoes changed too. The Mary Jane became the most popular shoe and the selection was more important now that people could actually see them. Finally women’s wardrobes allowed more freedom as they were more comfortable. This allowed them to participate in sports and generally have a freer life. Men on the other hand were confined to more formal wear. They generally wore good quality suits that still remain a common choice today. This was a change from the more common tuxedo for formal wear. Thus the 1920’s ushered in a revolution in fashion as we have seen in this paragraph.
"Mens Suits: Style in the 1920s." 1920s Fashion and Music . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2010. . Weston Thomas, Pauline. "Flapper Fashion 1920's." Fashion-Era. Web. 2 Feb 2010. . Link: http://winifredandbance.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/menandwomenfashion.jpg
Radio broadcasting began in 1920 with KDKA radio. People could buy ready-made radio receivers at department stores or make their own. Stations broadcasted opera, popular music, sporting events, lectures, fictional stories, newscasts, weather reports, market updates, and political commentary. Between 1923 and 1930, 60% of American families purchased radios. There was tension between modernity and tradition. Only radio manufacturers experienced financial gain; the d.j.s, radio announcers and radio stations were all non-profit. The government responded slowly to requests that they regulate the airways. The radio stations wanted the government to intervene because radio had become a free for all.
The KKK stands for the Ku Klux Klan. this was a white extremist group that wanted to protect the rights of white americans by violence and intimidation of any other types of people. the Ku Klux Klan is known for its costumes and symbol, their uniform is a white robe, white masks and white hats. the main targets of the Ku Klux Klan are african americans, jewish people and other minorities other than roman catholics. the Ku Klux Klan is separated into various different sub groups which each have their own leaders, headquarters and hierarchies. The Klan was at its peak during the 1920s, when it possessed 4-5 million members and controlled its own political party.
During the roaring 20's, New York City was at its peak levels of organized crime. At this time the "five families" of New York were at their height. The families did most business in Racketeering, distribution of alcohol, which was illegal under the prohibition act, and prostitution.
King Oliver - Creole Band was most popular in 20s - Big in New Orleans and Chicago - Changed jazz in the 1920s Louis Armstrong - Rose to fame in the 1920s - Added New Orleans sound to sophisticated popular jazz - Long and successful career - Influenced direction of jazz and improvisation Kid Ory Duke Ellington - Began career in DC and then moved to New York - Both African American and white fans - Became famous for their show “Jungle Nights” - One of the most important composers of the 20th century
• Affected by racial tensions • African American Jazz culture has big influence • Jazz centers o New Orleans o Chicago o New York o Kansas City • The Original Dixieland Jazz Band o First jazz band to record “Sound of New Orleans” in 1917 • 1922: record companies realized that African Americans would be the most popular with the customers • Okeh Record Corporation – first record company to target African American musicians http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/studproj/is3099/jazzcult/20sjazz/
George Gershwin (1898 – 1937 Brooklyn, NY) - American composer and pianist - Wrote more than a dozen Broadway plays - Worked on musical comedies and one-act jazz operas - Introduced to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006 - George Gershwin theater on Broadway is named after him - Influenced by French composers of early 20th century
The film industry blossomed greatly in the 1920s with a capital investment greater then 2 million dollars and 20 Hollywood film companies. The greatest output of films was in the 1920s with an average of 800 films a year. Films became bigger, costlier and more polished. There were major genres including swashbucklers, historical extravaganzas, melodramas, westerns, romance films and the comedies of Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd. After WWI America was the number one producer of films, with the Big Five, a term for the five biggest film studios of the 20s. This includes Metro Golden Mayer, Warner Bros., Paramount, RKO and 20th Century Pictures/ 20th century Fox. Some of the big movie stars of the 20s include Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Charlie Chaplin made over 75 films his specialty being comedies. Some his biggest films include City Lights and The Gold Rush. Mary Pickford was a silent film star dubbed the "Worlds Sweetheart", starting at age 14. Douglas Fairbanks fell in l.ove with Mary Pickford and he also was the most popular male silent film star and his most famous films were The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood. The film industry of the 1920s had a huge effect on everyday life including fashions and hair styles.
World War I spanned from 1914 – 1918, sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and fought between the Allies and the Central Powers. America entered the war in 1917, siding with the Allies (primarily France, Great Britain, and Russia), although it was provoked by many events prior to this date, such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Sussex (1915 & 1916), and the interception of the Zimmerman telegram (1917), in which Germany attempted to convince Mexico to attack the US with the promise of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in return. After the war, the US experienced a minor recession and then relative prosperity until the Great Depression (1929). During this time, the US also supported the Germans in paying off their war debt.
Citations: "Aftermath of World War I." Wikipedia. 31 January 2012. Wikimedia, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
"World War I." Wikipedia. 1 February 2010. Wikimedia, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
"US Enters WWI: 1917." World History Chronology. 1999. Web Chron, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
East Egg and West Egg refer to certain places in The Great Gatsby that are located on peninsulas in New York City. East Egg is also known as Manhasset Neck. West Egg is also known as Great Neck.
A map of Manhasset Neck can be found at: http://maps.google.com/maps? ie=UTF8&q=manhasset+neck&fb=1&gl=us &ei=nHZoS- bJJYuOygT84tyvDg&ved=0CBQQpQY&hl=en &view=map&geocode=FbosbwId3p-b- w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
A map of Great Neck can be found at: http://maps.google.com/maps? ie=UTF8&q=great+neck&fb=1&gl=us&ei= IXhoS87MK5CwywT_k_21Dg&ved=0CBUQpQY &hl=en&view=map&geocode=FZGRbgIdL_6 a-w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
The Manhasset Neck is often referred to as "old money". It encompasses a large amount of historical estates near Sands Point which can be seen at this link: http://maps.google.com/maps? ie=UTF8&q=manhasset+neck&fb=1&gl=us &ei=nHZoS- bJJYuOygT84tyvDg&ved=0CBQQpQY&hl=en &view=map&geocode=FbosbwId3p-b- w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
Great Neck encompasses a wide diversity of people, including a large population of Orthodox Jewish clusters. They are referred to as "new money" and uses Kings Point of Great Neck in The Great Gatsby. Kings Point contains a lot of grand waterfront estates, which can be seen at: http://maps.google.com/maps? ie=UTF8&q=great+neck&fb=1&gl=us&ei= IXhoS87MK5CwywT_k_21Dg&ved=0CBUQpQY &hl=en&view=map&geocode=FZGRbgIdL_6 a-w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
A helpful source: Higley, Stephen. "Great Neck and Manhasset Neck, Long Island, New York | The Higley 1000." Racial Integration of the Wealthiest 1000 Places in America. 4 June 2008. Web. 02 Feb. 2010. .
some of the links are bad for my comment. for the estate of the manhasset neck and great neck but you can look at the houses near Kings Point and Sands Point. You can tell that they are mansions. Also, there's a street called Gatsby Lane on Great Neck.
In 1919, the United States Congress ratified the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the sale and manufacture of alcohol, beginning one year after the passing of the bill. The movement to pass this bill was supported mainly by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, who believed that by outlawing alcohol, women and children's innocence would be saved from the evil of alcoholic abuse. Prohibition officially began January 16, 1920.
Although alcohol was illegal, it was still widely available. Countless loop holes in the law were exploited. Otherwise, the law was simply broken. For example, whiskey was available by prescription only. During Prohibition, doctors would hand out prescription to practically anybody, and pharmisists would fill the prescriptions without question. Needless to say, the number of 'patients' prescribed with whiskey increased dramatically during the 1920's. Over 1 million gallons of whiskey was consumed per year through these 'prescriptions,' and no attempt to halt this practice was ever made by the government.
Speakeasies were establishments whose primary function was the illegal sale of alcohol. Similar buisnesses included "Blind Pigs" or "Blind Tigers," although speakeasies were usually classier, providing food, live music, floor shows and dancers. To avoid closure by government officials, owners of the speakeasies would often bribe police officers with significant amounts of money to either not carry out a 'raid,' (police officers storming in on a suspected speakeasy and arresting the owner and patrons), or at least give warning before a raid actually happened. These bribes were extremely common, for police officers and government officials were regular patrons at these establishments themselves.
An unintended result of Prohibition was the rise of gangs and mafia. The underground demand for alcohol was high, which presented new opportunities for the gangs to make significant money. Prohibition was essentially a joke. Even high ranking officials such as President Harding admitted to purchasing illegal alcohol during the 20's. The first repeals were passed in 1933 giving states the power to control their own Prohibitionary guidlines. Most states lifted the laws immediatley, however it took until 1966 for all states to repeal the old laws.
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Political Leaders of the 1920s The political climate of the 1920s was dominated by the Great War (1914-1918) and the tension of competing nationalistic countries.
In the USA, Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) "Kept us out of the war" until pressure and German provocation such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegraph convinced him that it would be best to fight. He was followed by Warren G. Harding (1923-1929) who would receive a country with the baggage of picking up the country after the Great War and resolving unsolved questions of foreign policy left by changes internationally such as the Russian Revolution. Presidency passed to Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) along with a growing economy and a quiet moving world. Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) was the last president of the 1920s, presiding over the devastation of the Great Depression. In Russia, Vladimir Lenin led the Russians after revolution at the head of the newly established communist government which would turn heads around the world. Facing difficulties, Joseph Stalin seized the opportunity to take power himself, replacing Lenin but keeping communist framework. In Germany, Hitler was on the rise at the head of the National Socialist German Workers' party (abbreviated to Nazi). Finally, fascist Mussolini and his "fascio di combattimento" thugs in Italy made threats to suppress the socialists, communists, liberals, and labor union leaders and take control of Italy as the fascist prime minister and then dictator.
Works Cited Scott, Robert. "1920's Politics." The Roaring Twenties: A Historical Snapshot of Life in the 1920's. 2005. Robert Scott, Web. 7 Feb 2010. .
for more information on world leaders visit: http://www.1920-30.com/politics/
The Roarin 20s is a term for the 1920s. This is primarily used the United States of America. The Roarin 20s was a time of great economic boom. The United States changed from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy. They also became the worlds richest country. There was also new mass production of goods that were previously unavailable to the people. There was also a ban on the distribution alcohol.
Picture of representing roarin 20s
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/roaring.jpg
Site I got this information from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Twenties
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CJ Whitaker, Grant Whitaker and Maggie Johnson
Model T-Ford:
-Automobile produced by Henry Ford in the 1920's
-First assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting
-Many cars produced, Model T came along in 1908
-The Ford Model T was named the worlds most influential car of the 20th century in an international poll.
Henry Ford once said.. "I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one - and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God's great open spaces" (Wikipedia).
Picture of a Model T Ford:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Late_model_Ford_Model_T.jpg
Information found on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T
Model T-Ford: More Information
CJ Whitaker, Grant Whitaker, and Maggie Johnson
In 1879 and at age sixteen, Henry Ford left his home and went to work as a machinist. Henry had two unsuccessful attempts at producing an automobile company. Then, the Ford Mobile Company was produced in 1908. Ford's production of the Model T-Ford made Henry Ford's the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.
Site used: "The Life of Henry Ford"
http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/hf/
Edward Xie- Black Thursday
Black Thursday was the day that the stock prices dropped. Before this day, the stock prices were rising from 1925-1929. During this time, the stock prices doubled. Then, this day came. When the stock market dropped, people became concerned. The prices stayed the same over Friday and the weekend. Then the prices dropped again on Monday which caused a widespread panic and the massive selling of stock which led to the collapse of the stock market. This led to the Great Depression which was a time of poverty and hunger in America. So Black Thursday was the start of what would cause the Great Depression.
Unknown, . "The Great Depression." Library Thinkquest. Oracle Education Foundation, Unknown. Web. .
The website didn't show on my last post so here it is
http://library.thinkquest.org/3483/Rhist/gd.html
Edward Xie
Lauren French, Ashlee Johnson: Charleston Dance
The Charleston dance was featured in the 1920's, originating in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild. The dance was used by women to mock those who supported the Prohibition amendment since it was considered provocative and immoral at the time. The dance was usually associated with white flappers and speakeasy (establishment that illegally sold alcohol during the prohibition of alcohol). The Charleston dance began as a slow moving dance, but as it reached Harlem it changed into a faster paced dance with kicking forwards and backwards.
Link:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/92/276148907_cddef64541_o.jpg
Works Cited:
"Charleston (dance)." Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia. 29 January 2010. Wikipedia, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
Lauren and Ashlee:
our link was cut off so here it is again:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/92/276148907_cddef64541_o.jpg
CATDOG (ANDREW DANNY)
Throughout the 1920’s there were many innovations that improved society, through manufacturing, medical science, fashion and transportation. These inventions made significant contribution in improving the quality of life.
Radio/television transmission (1920) Ernest Alexanderson built a high frequency alternator that could transmit and receive radio waves which until this point had of dots and dashes
Traffic Lights (1920) A police officer by the name of William Potts built this device using red green and yellow lights to regulate traffic
Band-Aid (1920) Developed by the Johnson & Johnson corporation, consisted of a piece of tape with small gauze in the middle to cover a wound
Hair Dryer (1920) Built to replace the vacuum cleaner which was what women were using at the time to dry their hair
Lie Detector (1921) developed to measure the heartbeats and breathing of a person to see it they were lying. Invented by John Larson
Rocket (1926) developed by Robbert Goddard, it was Liquid fueled compared to the solid fuel that was used up until this time.
Penicillin (1928) A life saving antibiotic that was not used until after WWI because it was not approved by the FDA
Frozen Food (1929) created by Clarence Birdseye he subjected the food to high pressure then placed them in wax paper cartons that allowed them to keep under low temperatures.
CATDOG (ANDREW DANNY)
Throughout the 1920’s there were many innovations that improved society, through manufacturing, medical science, fashion and transportation. These inventions made significant contribution in improving the quality of life.
Radio/television transmission (1920) Ernest Alexanderson built a high frequency alternator that could transmit and receive radio waves which until this point had of dots and dashes
Traffic Lights (1920) A police officer by the name of William Potts built this device using red green and yellow lights to regulate traffic
Band-Aid (1920) Developed by the Johnson & Johnson corporation, consisted of a piece of tape with small gauze in the middle to cover a wound
Hair Dryer (1920) Built to replace the vacuum cleaner which was what women were using at the time to dry their hair
Lie Detector (1921) developed to measure the heartbeats and breathing of a person to see it they were lying. Invented by John Larson
Rocket (1926) developed by Robbert Goddard, it was Liquid fueled compared to the solid fuel that was used up until this time.
Penicillin (1928) A life saving antibiotic that was not used until after WWI because it was not approved by the FDA
Frozen Food (1929) created by Clarence Birdseye he subjected the food to high pressure then placed them in wax paper cartons that allowed them to keep under low temperatures
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/inventions-of-the-1920s.html
Rachel Y-D and Ella C
Women and Men’s fashion:
The 1920’s revolutionized fashion and body image. The body image for women changed into the desirable body image of lanky flat-chested girls and underwear became more light weight. Women also stopped wearing corsets and started wearing girdles. The hemlines became shorter, but not as short as one was suspect. They still sat around mid-calf length. The flapper style was a bit shorter, but not as short as most modern styles today. This change in style made fashion more accessible by making it cheaper because most of the new styles could be made at home, unlike the past. ‘Coco’ Chanel became the leader in fashion making her clothing lightweight and comfortable. She also promoted flapper style, but most of her designs were neutral tones. Women’s hair was revolutionized in the 1920’s. Short hair was in, and more styles than before were acceptable. While some older women frowned upon it, it still became widely used. Along with the hair came the hats. Cloche hats were in, and they went down over your forehead (as foreheads were not in). So the women could only see if her head was held at an upturned angle. This type of hat showed that you had short hair which was the point. The make up in the 1920’s also changed. Women began to put their makeup on in public and this was new, as was ox blood lipstick and rouge was on the way out. Most parts of the wardrobe in the 1920’s changed, so it would make sense that the shoes changed too. The Mary Jane became the most popular shoe and the selection was more important now that people could actually see them. Finally women’s wardrobes allowed more freedom as they were more comfortable. This allowed them to participate in sports and generally have a freer life. Men on the other hand were confined to more formal wear. They generally wore good quality suits that still remain a common choice today. This was a change from the more common tuxedo for formal wear. Thus the 1920’s ushered in a revolution in fashion as we have seen in this paragraph.
"Mens Suits: Style in the 1920s." 1920s Fashion and Music . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2010. .
Weston Thomas, Pauline. "Flapper Fashion 1920's." Fashion-Era. Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
Link: http://winifredandbance.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/menandwomenfashion.jpg
Hannah, Rachel, and Zoe
Radio in the 1920s
Radio broadcasting began in 1920 with KDKA radio. People could buy ready-made radio receivers at department stores or make their own. Stations broadcasted opera, popular music, sporting events, lectures, fictional stories, newscasts, weather reports, market updates, and political commentary. Between 1923 and 1930, 60% of American families purchased radios. There was tension between modernity and tradition. Only radio manufacturers experienced financial gain; the d.j.s, radio announcers and radio stations were all non-profit. The government responded slowly to requests that they regulate the airways. The radio stations wanted the government to intervene because radio had become a free for all.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug00/3on1/radioshow/1920radio.htm
"Radio in the 1920s." Chicago Radio Show 1924. 01 05 2000. The University of Virginia. Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
..::Rise of the KKK::..
..::By: Matt and Daniel::..
..::Lotta Haters Out There::..
..::Paragraph::..
The KKK stands for the Ku Klux Klan. this was a white extremist group that wanted to protect the rights of white americans by violence and intimidation of any other types of people. the Ku Klux Klan is known for its costumes and symbol, their uniform is a white robe, white masks and white hats. the main targets of the Ku Klux Klan are african americans, jewish people and other minorities other than roman catholics. the Ku Klux Klan is separated into various different sub groups which each have their own leaders, headquarters and hierarchies. The Klan was at its peak during the 1920s, when it possessed 4-5 million members and controlled its own political party.
..::Linkz::..
Source:
http://www.adl.org/learn/ext_us/kkk/default.asp?LEARN_Cat=Extremism&LEARN_SubCat=Extremism_in_America&xpicked=4&item=kkk
Source:
http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/2207/The_Ku_Klux_Klan_a_brief__biography
Ryan and Bayert
Period Six
The Mob in New York
During the roaring 20's, New York City was at its peak levels of organized crime. At this time the "five families" of New York were at their height. The families did most business in Racketeering, distribution of alcohol, which was illegal under the prohibition act, and prostitution.
www.americanmafia.com
Gabbi and Becca
King Oliver
- Creole Band was most popular in 20s
- Big in New Orleans and Chicago
- Changed jazz in the 1920s
Louis Armstrong
- Rose to fame in the 1920s
- Added New Orleans sound to sophisticated popular jazz
- Long and successful career
- Influenced direction of jazz and improvisation
Kid Ory
Duke Ellington
- Began career in DC and then moved to New York
- Both African American and white fans
- Became famous for their show “Jungle Nights”
- One of the most important composers of the 20th century
• Affected by racial tensions
• African American Jazz culture has big influence
• Jazz centers
o New Orleans
o Chicago
o New York
o Kansas City
• The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
o First jazz band to record “Sound of New Orleans” in 1917
• 1922: record companies realized that African Americans would be the most popular with the customers
• Okeh Record Corporation – first record company to target African American musicians
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/studproj/is3099/jazzcult/20sjazz/
George Gershwin (1898 – 1937 Brooklyn, NY)
- American composer and pianist
- Wrote more than a dozen Broadway plays
- Worked on musical comedies and one-act jazz operas
- Introduced to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006
- George Gershwin theater on Broadway is named after him
- Influenced by French composers of early 20th century
Mary and Caroline- Movies and Stars of the 1920s
The film industry blossomed greatly in the 1920s with a capital investment greater then 2 million dollars and 20 Hollywood film companies. The greatest output of films was in the 1920s with an average of 800 films a year. Films became bigger, costlier and more polished. There were major genres including swashbucklers, historical extravaganzas, melodramas, westerns, romance films and the comedies of Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd. After WWI America was the number one producer of films, with the Big Five, a term for the five biggest film studios of the 20s. This includes Metro Golden Mayer, Warner Bros., Paramount, RKO and 20th Century Pictures/ 20th century Fox. Some of the big movie stars of the 20s include Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Charlie Chaplin made over 75 films his specialty being comedies. Some his biggest films include City Lights and The Gold Rush. Mary Pickford was a silent film star dubbed the "Worlds Sweetheart", starting at age 14. Douglas Fairbanks fell in l.ove with Mary Pickford and he also was the most popular male silent film star and his most famous films were The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood. The film industry of the 1920s had a huge effect on everyday life including fashions and hair styles.
http://www.filmsite.org/20sintro.html
http://www.goldensilents.com/stars/marypickford.html
http://www.goldensilents.com/stars/douglasfairbanks.html
Kristin Knutzen
World War I and America:
World War I spanned from 1914 – 1918, sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and fought between the Allies and the Central Powers. America entered the war in 1917, siding with the Allies (primarily France, Great Britain, and Russia), although it was provoked by many events prior to this date, such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Sussex (1915 & 1916), and the interception of the Zimmerman telegram (1917), in which Germany attempted to convince Mexico to attack the US with the promise of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in return. After the war, the US experienced a minor recession and then relative prosperity until the Great Depression (1929). During this time, the US also supported the Germans in paying off their war debt.
Citations:
"Aftermath of World War I." Wikipedia. 31 January 2012. Wikimedia, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
"World War I." Wikipedia. 1 February 2010. Wikimedia, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
"US Enters WWI: 1917." World History Chronology. 1999. Web Chron, Web. 2 Feb 2010. .
Link:
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm
East Egg/ West Egg
East Egg and West Egg refer to certain places in The Great Gatsby that are located on peninsulas in New York City. East Egg is also known as Manhasset Neck. West Egg is also known as Great Neck.
A map of Manhasset Neck can be found at: http://maps.google.com/maps?
ie=UTF8&q=manhasset+neck&fb=1&gl=us
&ei=nHZoS-
bJJYuOygT84tyvDg&ved=0CBQQpQY&hl=en
&view=map&geocode=FbosbwId3p-b-
w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
A map of Great Neck can be found at:
http://maps.google.com/maps?
ie=UTF8&q=great+neck&fb=1&gl=us&ei=
IXhoS87MK5CwywT_k_21Dg&ved=0CBUQpQY
&hl=en&view=map&geocode=FZGRbgIdL_6
a-w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
The Manhasset Neck is often referred to as "old money". It encompasses a large amount of historical estates near Sands Point which can be seen at this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?
ie=UTF8&q=manhasset+neck&fb=1&gl=us
&ei=nHZoS-
bJJYuOygT84tyvDg&ved=0CBQQpQY&hl=en
&view=map&geocode=FbosbwId3p-b-
w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
Great Neck encompasses a wide diversity of people, including a large population of Orthodox Jewish clusters. They are referred to as "new money" and uses Kings Point of Great Neck in The Great Gatsby. Kings Point contains a lot of grand waterfront estates, which can be seen at:
http://maps.google.com/maps?
ie=UTF8&q=great+neck&fb=1&gl=us&ei=
IXhoS87MK5CwywT_k_21Dg&ved=0CBUQpQY
&hl=en&view=map&geocode=FZGRbgIdL_6
a-w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X
A helpful source:
Higley, Stephen. "Great Neck and Manhasset Neck, Long Island, New York | The Higley 1000." Racial Integration of the Wealthiest 1000 Places in America. 4 June 2008. Web. 02 Feb. 2010. .
some of the links are bad for my comment. for the estate of the manhasset neck and great neck
but you can look at the houses near Kings Point and Sands Point. You can tell that they are mansions. Also, there's a street called Gatsby Lane on Great Neck.
Ceallach Gibbons-5th Period
PROHIBITION AND "SPEAKEASIES"
In 1919, the United States Congress ratified the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the sale and manufacture of alcohol, beginning one year after the passing of the bill. The movement to pass this bill was supported mainly by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, who believed that by outlawing alcohol, women and children's innocence would be saved from the evil of alcoholic abuse. Prohibition officially began January 16, 1920.
Although alcohol was illegal, it was still widely available. Countless loop holes in the law were exploited. Otherwise, the law was simply broken. For example, whiskey was available by prescription only. During Prohibition, doctors would hand out prescription to practically anybody, and pharmisists would fill the prescriptions without question. Needless to say, the number of 'patients' prescribed with whiskey increased dramatically during the 1920's. Over 1 million gallons of whiskey was consumed per year through these 'prescriptions,' and no attempt to halt this practice was ever made by the government.
Speakeasies were establishments whose primary function was the illegal sale of alcohol. Similar buisnesses included "Blind Pigs" or "Blind Tigers," although speakeasies were usually classier, providing food, live music, floor shows and dancers. To avoid closure by government officials, owners of the speakeasies would often bribe police officers with significant amounts of money to either not carry out a 'raid,' (police officers storming in on a suspected speakeasy and arresting the owner and patrons), or at least give warning before a raid actually happened. These bribes were extremely common, for police officers and government officials were regular patrons at these establishments themselves.
An unintended result of Prohibition was the rise of gangs and mafia. The underground demand for alcohol was high, which presented new opportunities for the gangs to make significant money. Prohibition was essentially a joke. Even high ranking officials such as President Harding admitted to purchasing illegal alcohol during the 20's. The first repeals were passed in 1933 giving states the power to control their own Prohibitionary guidlines. Most states lifted the laws immediatley, however it took until 1966 for all states to repeal the old laws.
Sources: http://www.1920-30.com/prohibition/
http://alliance.ed.uiuc.edu/cdrom/hononegah/prohibition/speakeasies-s.htm
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Gabriel Chang
Period 5
Political Leaders of the 1920s
The political climate of the 1920s was dominated by the Great War (1914-1918) and the tension of competing nationalistic countries.
In the USA, Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) "Kept us out of the war" until pressure and German provocation such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegraph convinced him that it would be best to fight. He was followed by Warren G. Harding (1923-1929) who would receive a country with the baggage of picking up the country after the Great War and resolving unsolved questions of foreign policy left by changes internationally such as the Russian Revolution. Presidency passed to Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) along with a growing economy and a quiet moving world. Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) was the last president of the 1920s, presiding over the devastation of the Great Depression.
In Russia, Vladimir Lenin led the Russians after revolution at the head of the newly established communist government which would turn heads around the world. Facing difficulties, Joseph Stalin seized the opportunity to take power himself, replacing Lenin but keeping communist framework.
In Germany, Hitler was on the rise at the head of the National Socialist German Workers' party (abbreviated to Nazi).
Finally, fascist Mussolini and his "fascio di combattimento" thugs in Italy made threats to suppress the socialists, communists, liberals, and labor union leaders and take control of Italy as the fascist prime minister and then dictator.
Works Cited
Scott, Robert. "1920's Politics." The Roaring Twenties: A Historical Snapshot of Life in the 1920's. 2005. Robert Scott, Web. 7 Feb 2010. .
for more information on world leaders visit: http://www.1920-30.com/politics/
Austin Wu
Roarin 20s
The Roarin 20s is a term for the 1920s. This is primarily used the United States of America. The Roarin 20s was a time of great economic boom. The United States changed from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy. They also became the worlds richest country. There was also new mass production of goods that were previously unavailable to the people. There was also a ban on the distribution alcohol.
Picture of representing roarin 20s
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/roaring.jpg
Site I got this information from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Twenties
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