Start blog discussion. - What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the US.
The Red Scare - We were worried that after the Bolshevik Revolution we were going to become communist or anarchist. Many people were imprisoned then released shortly because they didn't do anything.
The Palmer Raids - If the police had any reason to suspect that you were communist, they broke in to your house, kidnapped you, and exported you.
Anti-Immigrant Laws - We wanted to keep the way we were and wanted to keep the radicals out. We tried to limit the amount of immigrants that were coming in.
Planes- Used to transport mail and small amounts of cargo. The rich started paying to fly around so they didn't have to travel by train. They were often used for entertainment, many shows were put on were people would do tricks in the planes or on the wings while flying.
Automobiles - Henry Ford invented the moving assembly line for the Model T. It was supposed to be affordable so everybody could get one.
Other inventions - In 1922 the first 3D movie was made in LA. The Band-Aide was invented and so was Kool-Aid. The polygraph was invented in 1921. The four way electric traffic light was invented. Water skiing was invented in 1922.
Gangs - Al Capone was kicked out of school when he was young because he hit his teacher. At 14 he joined a gang and later became the leader of the gang. His main things were alcohol, prostitution, and gambling. He was arrested for tax evasion.
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