Political and Social ChallengesWe start this topic looking at how mass immigration impacted upon America, we then investigate how Black Americans were persecuted legally under the Jim Crow Laws and illegally by the KKK. We also see how mafia gangs took advantage of the illegal drinking culture in the US and how the government became involved in corruption charges, plus much, much more! Phew, what a start to the year!
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Rise & Fall of the American EconomyAfter the First World War America emerged as a global powerhouse, American industry had benfitted from supplying war-torn Europe with supplies and as a result the US economy was booming. More people were working than ever before and earning more money to spend on newly manufactured items like cars and household appliances. Nevertheless, by 1929 the good times were over and the Wall Street Crash brought and end to a stunning decade in a spectacular way!
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Changes in American Culture and SocietyHooray for Hollywood! This topic is all about the Silent Cinema and movie stars like Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow. About jazz music and famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Increased participation in sports like baseball, boxing and American football. Crazy fads like Flagpole-sitting and goldfish eating. The changing social status of women thanks to 19th Amendment and Flapper movement. And daring extraordinary feats like Charles Lindbergh's first ever transatlantic flight!
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