Study Guide: HISTORY 1302, Module 1.5 - Impact On Consumerism

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Key Concept of the Day:

“The Great Migration” is crucial for students of American history, urban studies, and African American studies, providing insights into urban development, racial disparities, and African American resilience. “Tulsa Riot” is essential for understanding racial violence, economic injustice, and Black community resilience in America, offering a critical case study in domestic terrorism and justice failures. “BC Franklin Tulsa Riot memoir” emphasizes the significance of memoirs in shedding light on past injustices. “Normalcy”: Republican Politics in the 1920s” offers insights into presidential politics, party platforms, and government intervention versus deregulation. “Radio in the 1920s” provides a foundational understanding of how new technologies shaped mass audiences and cultural norms. “The Harlem Renaissance” illuminates cultural flourishing and the role of art in social change. “Louis Armstrong Music” delves into jazz evolution, individual artists’ impact, and music’s cultural significance. “Henry Ford, Mass Production, Advertising” offers a foundational understanding of industrial efficiency, consumerism, and marketing.

Here are the main points:

1. Between 1890 and 1900, 100,000 to 200,000 black southerners migrated to urban centers in the Northeast and Midwest due to economic hardship, Jim Crow laws, and slavery.
2. Despite racial segregation and discrimination, the African-American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as Black Wall Street, prospered.
3. The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, sparked by a false accusation, caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Greenwood District.
4. Warren G. Harding, elected president in 1920, promised a return to “normalcy” and a pro-business agenda, but his administration was marred by scandals like the Teapot Dome scandal.
5. Radio, popular in the 1920s, revolutionized American home life by sharing news, music, and entertainment.
6. The Harlem Renaissance, spanning from 1910 to 1925, emerged from the Great Migration, creating a vibrant cultural scene in Harlem, New York.
7. Louis Armstrong’s performance of “Hello Dolly!” on stage was a significant musical contribution.
8. Henry Ford’s introduction of the assembly line in the 1920s made automobiles and other goods more affordable, contributing to the rise of a middle class with increased disposable income and a surge in demand for consumer products like refrigerators, radios, and vacuum cleaners.

“The Great Migration” legacy continues to shape urban demographics, African American cultural centers, and racial inequality in cities like Houston. “Tulsa Riot” highlights systemic racism and Black prosperity’s fragility in the face of white supremacist violence. Reparations and historical recognition for Tulsa underscore the ongoing struggle for racial justice. “BC Franklin Tulsa Riot memoir” emphasizes the violence and resilience within the attacked community. Personal narratives are crucial for understanding historical trauma and its impact on generations. “Normalcy”: Republican Politics in the 1920s” concept of stability reflects public desire for stability but can lead to deregulation and corruption (as seen with Teapot Dome). These dynamics remain relevant in contemporary politics and impact economic policy. “Radio in the 1920s” created a shared national culture, broke down regional barriers, and changed leisure time. This historical precedent helps us understand the social impact of subsequent technological revolutions like television and the internet, shaping public discourse and community life. “The Harlem Renaissance” laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements by asserting Black identity and challenging racial stereotypes through art, literature, and music. Its legacy continues to influence contemporary Black artistic expression and informs discussions about cultural pride and the role of art in social justice. “Louis Armstrong Music” unique vocal style and innovative trumpet playing popularized jazz, shaping modern music. His enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of his artistry. The “Henry Ford, Mass Production, Advertising” period saw the birth of modern consumer culture and mass advertising, which continue to influence our buying, selling, and living. Increased debt remains relevant in contemporary economic conversations about consumer spending and financial stability.

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