HIST 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Immigration Act Of 1924, Domestic Violence, John T. Scopes
13 Dec 2017
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First time u. s. makes it illegal to do something. Reaction by women in things they saw at home (ex- spousal abuse, fathers leaving families, taking away alcohol will solve all of these issues) Liquor companies were against suffrage for this reason. This federal law tourist) the us to 2% of that countries" population. Eastern and southern europe is targeted (part of a jewish background) Not applied to immigrants from the americas. Instead of using 2% of 19 teens, they used 2% of 1890"s numbers. People start consuming media in new ways (sports, music, movies (hollywood), flapper) Though prohibition is going on, no one stops drinking. Asked john scopes to teach evolution in tennessee. Court picks it up and becomes a national issue. By 1900, the us was the wealthiest per capita country. People can suddenly purchase things they want, not need. By 1920, urban dwellers outnumbered those who lived in rural areas for the first time (still true today)
