History Key Terms-20's

Idea promoted by Warren G. Harding that won him favor with the people and caused him to win the election. It basically stated that the US should return to a state of relative isolation post World War 1 (1914-1918).

-President after Woodrow Wilson and before Coolide (in office 1920-1923)-Promised a "Return to Normalcy" and was elected because of popular vote (he later claimed he was not "fit for office"-Last President from Ohio-Called corrupt-many scandals. Filled his cabinet w/crooks *Teapot Dome scandal-Died while on vacation-had a stroke in San Francisco

A quote from Calvin Coolidge about America's economy

-Harding's VP-became President after Harding died.-Opposite of harding-well dressed, clean-cut, no scandals.-"Silent Cal"-Favored a laissez faire outlook, especially on the economy-re-elected in 1924, decided not to run again in 1928

-Pilot who became famous for his non-stop flight from NY to Paris, France. May 20-21, 1927-Won the Orteig prize for this flight-"Spirit of St. Louis" was the name of his plane he flew in

F. Scott Fitzgerald was an author who wrote the book 'The Great Gatsby" which was first published in 1925 about life in the "Roaring 20's".-Huge impact on society-Still a classic novel studied today

Hemingway was an American author and journalist. His writing style had a huge influence on 20th-century fiction and his life of adventure and public image influenced later generations.-"A Farewell to Arms" was first published in 1929 and is set in the time of WW1 a first person account of the war in the eyes of a soldier.

-A movement that emerged during the Roaring 20's when jazz music and dance emerged with the introduction of mainstream radio after the war-Ended in the 130's w/ the great depression but lived on in American culture for decades

-American born French dancer, singer, and actress-Became an international musical and political icon-Had nicknames such as, 'Bronze Venus", "the Black Pearl", and 'Créole Goddess".-First African American to star in a major motion picture, to integrate an American music hall, and become a world famous entertainer.

-Real name is Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe-American Ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer.-Considered a pivotal figure in early jazz

-Jazz pianist and bandleader. A key person in Harlem's "Cotton Club"--Awarded a Presidential medal of freedom in 1969 by President Nixon-Magnet for other famous Jazz musicians like Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, and Charles Mingus.-Influenced other jazz musicians like Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck

-The "Great Satchmo" (short for satchel mouth-slang for an African American person with a big mouth)-One of the greatest musicians of all time-Trumpet player and band member-Became an international Jazz ambassador in the 1960's-Well known as a musician and performer in Disney movies

-American Composer and pianist-Composed music in both popular and classical genres-Writer of "Rhapsody in Blue"-Attempted to write Broadway plays and failed, then moved to Hollywood and composed many film scores until he died in 1937

-Famous Jazz nightclub located in Harlem's neighborhood in NYC.-"Hotbed" for music in NYC-Operated from about 1923-1940-Was a white only establishment but featured many prominent African American musicians

-African American cultural movement-Started in 1910's and grows rapidly through 1920'2 and 30's.-Celebration of African American experiences: had always been there but had been hidden away in segregated America