Everyday Life
By Jordan, Ebrahim, Goderive, Leah, Anas, and Christopher
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Cover Page Table of contents Briefing Editorial Letters to the Editor World Economy Entertainment Sports Politics 10 Questions
Briefing Page The Prohibition Era The prohibition era was when manufacturing, distribution,sales, and consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the united states. The 18th amendment was repealed under president Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. during the great depression it it was widely seen as a failure in this country. The prohibition supporters were called the drys and the anti-prohibition were called the wets. Economist Irving Fisher was a yale professor and he was a dry. he wrote about prohibition during the prohibition era. His paper “The Economics of Prohibition�, he makes case for economic effects of prohibition.
Bootlegger: person who illegally manufactures distributes or sells alcohol speakeasy: 1920’s location where alcohol was illegally sold. 18th amendment: prohibition of alcoholic beverages. 21st amendment: repealed the 18th amendment.
Editorial: Dawes Plan I think Charles Dawes made a good decision and made the Dawes Plan. Great Britain and France owe us a lot of money but I don’t think they would be able to pay them so they can pay us. We will give money to Germany to pay them so they can give our money back so Germany doesn’t fall. We need them to stay and not let their empire break down. We will get all of our money back and let Germany owe us. France and Britain gave them a hard time so it’s good that they owe us now. We will not kill them but they better give us our money back later. If they don’t we need to do something. Another reason why I support the Dawes Plan is because if Germany were to lose its stability as a country, it could turn around and bite us in the end. Because later on Germany may discover an item(s) that we may actually need in the U.S., but if we were to let them fall as a country we won’t be able to get the item(s). So really helping Germany now to pay off all of the debts they owe from WWI, it’ll help get Germany to recover from everything during WWI.
Urban The new era of America Morgan Statlin, New York, New York I think the city is a better place for African American because the people in the south are very racist. One reason why it is the Great Migration was when 16 million African American moved Laws that were past between 1876 to 1965. From the Southern United states to the Northern, Midwest,and Western that lasted from 1910 to 1970. And another reason was the Demographic Changes: Important Demographic trend took place at the workforce for usually 10-15 years. The first one was from 1920s to 1930s. And Jim Crow Laws that were racial segregation.
Rural Traditional America Alfred McKay, Council Bluffs, Iowa
The way women are acting these days is completely unexcusable. Women should be at the home cleaning and cooking instead of going to those nightclubs in the big cities. When I was younger the women in my family would be staying at the home, and doing the work around the house. Now that the younger generation is changing, its hurting the traditional American way that I grew up with.
~Ebrahim
~Christopher
Drys What has become of the world? Robert William, Nebraska What has become of our generation? In my days women weren't even allowed to drink. Now a days women are smoking, drinking, and I don't think their dresses could get any shorter. We need to improve our society. Because, alcoholism causes crime, violence, and breakups of families. All of the women who don’t support prohibition have become dumb dora. For everyone who supports prohibition God bless every each and one of y’all.And y’all know that you’ll be going to HEAVEN.And for all y’all anti-prohibitionist y’all know where y’all ending up and I for sure will tell you that its going to to be BURNING HOT “It won't be pretty.” But if y’all change your ways now and support prohibition God will be on your side. Because God is all about forgiving and you will be happy and God will lead you to heaven. I believe that drinking is associated with foreigners. Beer drinking is associated with German immigrants and wine drinking with Italian immigrants. I’m Robert William and I believe prohibition is the RIGHT way to go. -Leah Joselson.
Wets “We just want to have a good time and let loose.” Prohibition the experiment that failed: on January, 1920 the eighteenth amendment states that liquor, beer, and wine were banned however it didn't work. A careful scientist has called alcohol , the indispensable vehicle of business of the white slave traders, without it trade would not happen. Many wanted alcohol allowed and it wasn't doing any harm to us until after banning alcohol thats when all harm broke out, if I drink it dosen’t mean i’m going to hell I believe in God and I worship him everyday, drinking doesn't mean god doesn't love me like everyone else. U.S. men work everyday and we just want to have fun and let loose once in a while. I have never put my family in harm before I know when I have had enough to drink your blaming the ones who haven’t done nothing wrong. Therefore alcohol isn't all that bad and we should allow it we just want to have fun. -Goderive kiza
Religion Religious Toleration Act Thomas Bob, Dayton, Tennessee No Christians will be bothered doing or practicing their religion. Jews, however, don’t count though. They suffer prejudice and will not hold on office position. Also, neither will they be able to vote. I can’t believe that people would want to be Christian or Jewish. It is stupid and nobody likes them. ~Jordan Bailey
Science Atheism Bob Thomas, Toledo, Ohio Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution makes a lot more sense than humans just randomly appearing on the Earth. The Butler Act is basically restricting us teachers from doing our job! I say we repeal the act and teach students how humans really came to be. Those folks over in Dayton, Tennessee are making a big deal out of something so trivial. I heard they’re making a whole lot of monkey toys. They even have some weird ‘monkey fizz’ soda! Anas Sidahmed
World Affairs in 1920s In the 1920s world affairs was not allowed and there was many policies that were made known as the *Isolationism *Disarmament *Kellogg-Briand Pact *Dawes plan *Washington Naval Conference All of these policies say not to take part of alliances and relations with others countries. This helps prevent any war with others countries. Isolationism was a very big part in world affairs this was a government policy of not taking part of any economic and political alliances or relations with other countries. George Washington also took a part in Isolationism. All of these tie up to stop war and betraying other counties. -Goderive kiza
Ku Klux Klan Society The KKK or the Ku Klux Klan is a threat to many Americans, harming their way of life. The Klan was a group that had got its roots from a similar group that had formed during the American Civil War. KKK had reigned power over all of the 48 states at the time. The amount of power that the Klan had was severely inflicting damage and mental stability onto African Americans at the time. African Americans were the main target of KKK at the time, as well as some other groups. KKK did a good job of terrorizing African Americans by burning churches of the black population. As well as murdering, rapeing, and castarating African Americans. White people also had a reason to fear the Klan, if a white person were to have contacts with an African American,Klan members would do what they did to African Americans too white people. KKKs was established to bring fear to African Americans. The Klans beliefs were to have: ● White Supremacy ● Anti-Semitism (Hatred of Jews) ● Memorialization of the original Klan ● Anti-Catholicism The Klan also felt very strongly about a good education, which is why the Klan attempted to open a Klan college. ~Christopher
Womens Fashion 1920’s
As the years went on womens dresses and skirts got shorter. Women started wearing dresses that were tighter also called silhouette and cut their hair shorter. Comfortable knitted fabrics bright, more colors. Economically women could vote and they could also make their own decision. Mostly one piece dresses were scarcely calf length. In 1924-1927 the skirts and dresses became even shorter. They were already above the knee women started to show more skin hemlines rose above the knees.
During the roaring twenties it became more acceptable for women to drink and smoke in public. Women who rebelled against expectation and changed fashion and attitudes were known as the Flappers. French speakers called the roaring twenties “The crazy years,” Hats , shoes, stocking, handbags, dresses, and jewelry all came together. It was a dramatic change. that some of the older generations didn’t like. Dresses were lighter, used less materials, and new synthetic fabrics. They were brighter and shorter than they had ever been before.
Correspondence schools flourished people wanted to educate themselves and create a better future for themselves and their families. Dressmaking millinery courses embraced by women who wanted the new fashions but couldn’t afford retail prices. Women’s underwear changed too, they became smaller and more flexible and modern style, bras were being introduced. The new bras provided shape and support women also started wearing more makeup.
Jazz ENTERTAINMENT-MOVIES-TALKIES Background/History By the 1920s the motion pictures were American fifth Industries. The first Mickey Mouse talking film that was created in 1928. The Broadway Melody was created in 1929.
The Jazz Singer The Jazz Singer was the first talking movie that was created in 1927. Because it was the first talking movie people used to call it talkies. This movie was directed by Alan Crosland. And it was acted by Al Jolson. After The Jazz Singer a lot of movies were created.
Other movies One of the movies that was created after The Jazz Singer was the Abel Gance’s Napoleon, that was created on January/10/1927. This movie was considered as the best known and greatest masterpiece. Another movie was Broadway. It was created in 1929. And it was directed by Pal Fejos. The Broadway was the first talking picture with Technicolor sequences. Another movie was In Old Arizona. This movie was released on 1/20/1929. This movie was the first movie that was full-length talking movie that was filmed outdoors. ~Ebrahim
Movie stars of the 1920s Charlie Chaplin Born on April 16, 1889 in London, England. He was a comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Who started acting when he was 19 years old. And he never stopped acting until he died. Charlie Chaplin died on December 25, 1977 in Corsier-sur-vevey, Vaud, Switzerland at an age of (88 years old).
Rudolph Valentino Rudolph Valentino was born on May 6,1895 in Castellaneta, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor, that started acting at an age of 19. He died on August 23, 1926 in New York City, New York, U.S. who died from a disease called Peritonitis. Rudolph Valentino died at an age of (31
years old).
Greta GarboBorn on September 18, 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden. who worked as an actress. She started acting at an age of 15. Greta Garbo retired at 1941. She was 35 years old when she retired. Greta Garbo died on April 15, 1990 at an age of (84 years old) in New
York City, New York, U.S. ~Ebrahim
Spectator Sports The Supreme Swimmers: In 1926, 19 year old Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel. Her nickname was “Our Trudy.” It took her fourteen hours and thirty-one minutes long. It was even faster than the men’s time and in between 1921-1929 Johnny Weissmuller retired after breaking sixty-seven records. Boxing: The greatest fights happened at Chicago’s Soldiers Field on September 22, 1927. It was Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. They met once before the championship fight and Tunney won. Dempsey said he didn't duck but later in 1927 they had a rematch. It was called the Battle of Ages, Dempsey won but did he win fair and square? The Rock and the Head: Eastern sports writers believed the only brand of college football worth writing played on Gridirons of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Rockne was the coach at the time for Notre Dame and he superbly coached them and won 105 games and only lost twelve between 1919 and 1931. The best four players were called Famine, Pestilence, Destruction, and Death but their real names are Stuhldreher, Miller, Crowley, and Layden. They all got shadowed by Red Grange the “Galloping Horse.” Baseball: Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all times. He played with the Yankees and in 1927 he hit sixty home runs and he rivaled the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales was the most photographed man but Babe Ruth was more well known. He was a wrencher, imbiber, and a notorious violator of training rules. ~ Jordan
American Politics President Harding repealed taxes raised by Wilson and supported a free enterprise system. Harding filled government positions with friends from Ohio, known as the Ohio Gang. Vice President Coolidge pushed for reduction in inheritance taxes (taxes on assets received from people who have died). Albert Fall (a member of the Ohio Gang) gained control over national oil reserves in Elk Hills, California and Teapot Dome, Wyoming. Fall leased the oil to two companies that paid him over $360,000 in bribes, costing America a lot of oil. Citizens come together to demand conservative politics, less government interference in their daily lives, a return to Christian values, an end to labor problems, and an end to racial strife. Herbert Hoover wins the election of 1928 by a wide margin on pledges to continue the economic boom from Coolidge’s term. Al Smith (Hoover’s democratic opponent) lost a lot of votes because of his opposition to Prohibition. Many African Americans supported Hoover because he supported integration, which would help calm racial issues. Due to their support, Hoover gained many votes. ~Anas Sidahmed
Interview with Louis Armstrong 1) Can you tell us a little about how you grew up? I grew up at a very poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2) What do you belive in? I was raised as a Baptist, and I always wear a star of David 3) How does it feel to be a famous man? Very amazing and happy that I’m able to raise my children. 4) How old were you when you started playing Jazz? 20 years old. 5) Did your family support you? Yes they were Berries with what I choose. 6) Why were you nicknamed satchmo? Because I had a big mouth. 7) Did you write your own music? Yes, and one of them was “Hello Dally.” 8) When did you get your first instrument? 1914 9) What are you like? I’m a very funny person, because I always tell funny stories. 10) Who was your biggest influence? My adopted son. Because my first wife died after we adopted him, so I was all about taking care of him.