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    Since their development in the 1920s‚ character tests have aided in the process of determining whether or not individuals are well suited for particular jobs. Today‚ the tests are divided into four distinct categories: personality‚ interests‚ skills‚ and values. Upon examination‚ a composite score of these tests revealed my character is best suited for a career in biological studies‚ as determined by the top twenty career choices provided by My Plan. These included titles such as Animal Scientist

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    Introduction: The 1920s were an fascinating and exciting time in American history. Mainly referred to as “The Roaring Twenties”. From inflated economics to never done inventions. Most explosive decade in the century. “The Roaring Twenties” encloses a captivating story that begins with the return of young‚ somewhat handsome soldiers from the front of World War I. Thesis statement: Fitzgerald accurately represents the ‘American Dream’ in the 1920s through The Great Gatsby by using the characters

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    out of the war‚ many finally gained the insight of war truly was and what it truly did‚ and as a result‚ many tried to live their lives to the fullest they could‚ which resulted in heathenism‚ which was one of the most common lifestyles during the 1920s.

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    abusive and obnoxious while under the consumption. As the effect of alcohol began to spread nationwide‚ a movement to end the sale and manufacturing of liquor and beer began. The temperance movement began in the 1800’s but continued to gain momentum into the early 1900’s. By the 1920s‚ politicians were ready for change. On January 16th‚ 1919‚ congress passed the prohibition act to end all sale and distribution of alcohol. Many supporters of the temperance movement were prevalent members of society

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    1920s Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was a social‚cultural‚ and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem‚ New York‚ stretching through the 1920s. During that time it was known as the “New Negro Movement”. One of the bigger aspects of this cultural explosion was that many Negroes were able to get better jobs and school chances. Making The Harlem Renaissance one of the biggest cultural events of the decade. Thriving in the Arts The arts‚ a very explicit and uplifting way to show off

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    1920s Study GuideName:_____________________________ Date:______________________________ Period:____________________________ U.S. History Study Guide: 1920s 1. Explain the largest impact of Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic. 2. A researcher uses census data from 1900‚ 1910‚ and 1920 to identify foreign-born heads of working-class households in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. He discovers a high percentage of the same foreign names in all three censuses. Using this information‚ he can propose

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    Organized Crime In the 1920s What a time the 1920s was! Even with the crazy party atmosphere‚ it was a time of criminal activity because of the prohibition laws in America and the world was in an economic depression.The people turned more and more to criminal activity. Organized criminals‚ such as the American mobsters and European crime syndicates thrived. Most common people looked upon these organizations as heroes and resources. Criminals like Al Capone‚ Bonnie and Clyde‚ and John Dillinger

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    A question that is frequently asked is‚ “how has society changed over the years?” A time period that is well known for drastic cultural change is the 1920s. As the culture changed‚ women changed the standard for how they thought they should live‚ what they should wear‚ how to be entertained‚ and the amount of rights they possessed. What started the chain reaction of changes? One initial kick start for these women was the 19th Amendment. It stated that women now had the right to vote. The economy

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    The 1920s and 1980’s are similar in many ways. Their similarities are social‚ economical‚ and political. Some of the similarities between the decades are Prohibition and the War on Drugs‚ the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and 1987‚ and the influence of music on society. Prohibition was passed as the 18th amendment‚ that importing‚ exporting‚ transporting‚ and manufacturing of alcohol was to be put to an end. Prohibition did not achieve its goals. Instead‚ it added to the problems that it intended

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    population largely consisted of students‚ merchants‚ and workers who entered Japan during the first four decades or so after the Meiji Restoration in 1868.  In the 1920s‚ the Japanese economy experienced a shortage of labor.  In response‚ Koreans seeking better educational and employment opportunities migrated to Japan.  Until the late 1920s‚ most were male migrant workers who frequently shifted occupations.  Most ethnic Koreans were farmers from three southern provinces in Korea (North and South Kyongsang

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