By Jordan, Ebrahim, Goderive, Leah,

Anas, and Christopher

Everyday Life

Table of Contents

1 Cover Page

2 Table of contents

3 Briefing

4 Editorial

5-7 Letters to the Editor

8 World

9 Economy

10-11 Entertainment

12 Sports

13 Politics

14 10 Questions

Briefing Page

The Prohibition Era The prohibition era was when manufacturing, distribution,sales, and

consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the united

states. The 18th amendment was repealed under president Franklin

D. Roosevelt's administration. during the great depression it it was

widely seen as a failure in this country. The prohibition supporters

were called the drys and the anti-prohibition were called the wets.

Economist Irving Fisher was a yale professor and he was a dry. he

wrote about prohibition during the prohibition era. His paper “The

Economics of Prohibition”, he makes case for economic effects of

prohibition.

Bootlegger: person who illegally manufactures distributes or sells

alcohol

speakeasy: 1920’s location where alcohol was illegally sold.

18th amendment: prohibition of alcoholic beverages.

21st amendment: repealed the 18th amendment.

Editorial: Dawes Plan

I think Charles Dawes made a good decision and made

the Dawes Plan. Great Britain and France owe us a lot

of money but I don’t think they would be able to pay

them so they can pay us. We will give money to

Germany to pay them so they can give our money back

so Germany doesn’t fall. We need them to stay and not

let their empire break down. We will get all of our

money back and let Germany owe us. France and

Britain gave them a hard time so it’s good that they

owe us now. We will not kill them but they better give

us our money back later. If they don’t we need to do

something.

Another reason why I support the Dawes Plan is

because if Germany were to lose its stability as a

country, it could turn around and bite us in the end.

Because later on Germany may discover an item(s) that

we may actually need in the U.S., but if we were to let

them fall as a country we won’t be able to get the

item(s). So really helping Germany now to pay off all of

the debts they owe from WWI, it’ll help get Germany to

recover from everything during WWI.

Urban Rural

The new era of America

Morgan Statlin, New York, New York

I think the city is a better place

for African American because the

people in the south are very racist. One

reason why it is the Great Migration

was when 16 million African

American moved Laws that were past

between 1876 to 1965. From the

Southern United states to the Northern,

Midwest,and Western that lasted from

1910 to 1970. And another reason was

the Demographic Changes: Important

Demographic trend took place at the

workforce for usually 10-15 years. The

first one was from 1920s to 1930s.

And Jim Crow Laws that were racial

segregation.

~Ebrahim

Traditional America

Alfred McKay, Council Bluffs,

Iowa

The way women are acting

these days is completely

unexcusable. Women should be

at the home cleaning and

cooking instead of going to

those nightclubs in the big

cities. When I was younger the

women in my family would be

staying at the home, and doing

the work around the house. Now

that the younger generation is

changing, its hurting the

traditional American way that I

grew up with.

~Christopher

DrysWhat has become of the world?

Robert William, Nebraska

What has become of our generation? In my days women weren't even allowed to drink. Now

a days women are smoking, drinking, and I don't think their dresses could get any shorter.

We need to improve our society. Because, alcoholism causes crime, violence, and breakups

of families. All of the women who don’t support prohibition have become dumb dora. For

everyone who supports prohibition God bless every each and one of y’all.And y’all know

that you’ll be going to HEAVEN.And for all y’all anti-prohibitionist y’all know where y’all

ending up and I for sure will tell you that its going to to be BURNING HOT “It won't be

pretty.” But if y’all change your ways now and support prohibition God will be on your side.

Because God is all about forgiving and you will be happy and God will lead you to heaven. I

believe that drinking is associated with foreigners. Beer drinking is associated with German

immigrants and wine drinking with Italian immigrants. I’m Robert William and I believe

prohibition is the RIGHT way to go. -Leah Joselson.

Wets“We just want to have a good time and let loose.”

Prohibition the experiment that failed: on January, 1920 the eighteenth amendment

states that liquor, beer, and wine were banned however it didn't work. A careful scientist has

called alcohol , the indispensable vehicle of business of the white slave traders, without it

trade would not happen. Many wanted alcohol allowed and it wasn't doing any harm to us

until after banning alcohol thats when all harm broke out, if I drink it dosen’t mean i’m going

to hell I believe in God and I worship him everyday, drinking doesn't mean god doesn't love

me like everyone else. U.S. men work everyday and we just want to have fun and let loose

once in a while. I have never put my family in harm before I know when I have had enough

to drink your blaming the ones who haven’t done nothing wrong. Therefore alcohol isn't all

that bad and we should allow it we just want to have fun.

-Goderive kiza

ReligionReligious Toleration Act

Thomas Bob, Dayton,

Tennessee

No Christians will be bothered

doing or practicing their

religion. Jews, however, don’t

count though. They suffer

prejudice and will not hold on

office position. Also, neither

will they be able to vote.

I can’t believe that people would

want to be Christian or Jewish.

It is stupid and nobody likes

them.

~Jordan Bailey

Atheism

Bob Thomas, Toledo, Ohio

Charles Darwin’s theory of

evolution makes a lot more

sense than humans just

randomly appearing on the

Earth. The Butler Act is

basically restricting us teachers

from doing our job! I say we

repeal the act and teach students

how humans really came to be.

Those folks over in Dayton,

Tennessee are making a big deal

out of something so trivial. I

heard they’re making a whole

lot of monkey toys. They even

have some weird ‘monkey fizz’

soda! Anas Sidahmed

Science

World Affairs in 1920s

In the 1920s world affairs was not allowed and there was many

policies that were made known as the

*Isolationism

*Disarmament

*Kellogg-Briand Pact

*Dawes plan

*Washington Naval Conference

All of these policies say not to take part of alliances and relations

with others countries. This helps prevent any war with others

countries.

Isolationism was a very big part in world affairs this was a

government policy of not taking part of any economic and political

alliances or relations with other countries. George Washington also

took a part in Isolationism.

All of these tie up to stop war and betraying other counties.

-Goderive kiza

Ku Klux Klan Society

The KKK or the Ku Klux Klan is a threat to many Americans,

harming their way of life.

The Klan was a group that had got its roots from a similar group that

had formed during the American Civil War. KKK had reigned power

over all of the 48 states at the time. The amount of power that the

Klan had was severely inflicting damage and mental stability onto

African Americans at the time.

African Americans were the main target of KKK at the

time, as well as some other groups. KKK did a good job of

terrorizing African Americans by burning churches of the black

population. As well as murdering, rapeing, and castarating African

Americans. White people also had a reason to fear the Klan, if a

white person were to have contacts with an African American,Klan

members would do what they did to African Americans too white

people.

KKKs was established to bring fear to African Americans. The Klans

beliefs were to have:

● White Supremacy

● Anti-Semitism (Hatred of Jews)

● Memorialization of the original Klan

● Anti-Catholicism

The Klan also felt very strongly about a good education, which is

why the Klan attempted to open a Klan college.

~Christopher

Womens Fashion 1920’sAs the years went on womens dresses and skirts got shorter. Women

started wearing dresses that were tighter also called silhouette and cut their

hair shorter. Comfortable knitted fabrics bright, more colors. Economically

women could vote and they could also make their own decision. Mostly one

piece dresses were scarcely calf length. In 1924-1927 the skirts and dresses

became even shorter. They were already above the knee women started to

show more skin hemlines rose above the knees.

During the roaring twenties it became more acceptable for women to

drink and smoke in public. Women who rebelled against expectation and

changed fashion and attitudes were known as the Flappers. French speakers

called the roaring twenties “The crazy years,” Hats , shoes, stocking,

handbags, dresses, and jewelry all came together. It was a dramatic change.

that some of the older generations didn’t like. Dresses were lighter, used less

materials, and new synthetic fabrics. They were brighter and shorter than they

had ever been before.

Correspondence schools flourished people wanted to educate themselves

and create a better future for themselves and their families. Dressmaking

millinery courses embraced by women who wanted the new fashions but

couldn’t afford retail prices. Women’s underwear changed too, they became

smaller and more flexible and modern style, bras were being introduced. The

new bras provided shape and support women also started wearing more

makeup.

Jazz

ENTERTAINMENT-MOVIES-TALKIESBackground/HistoryBy the 1920s the motion pictures were American fifth Industries.

The first Mickey Mouse talking film that was created in 1928.

The Broadway Melody was created in 1929.

The Jazz SingerThe Jazz Singer was the first talking movie that was created in 1927.

Because it was the first talking movie people used to call it talkies. This

movie was directed by Alan Crosland. And it was acted by Al Jolson.

After The Jazz Singer a lot of movies were created.

Other moviesOne of the movies that was created after The Jazz Singer was the Abel

Gance’s Napoleon, that was created on January/10/1927. This movie

was considered as the best known and greatest masterpiece.

Another movie was Broadway. It was created in 1929. And it was

directed by Pal Fejos. The Broadway was the first talking picture with

Technicolor sequences.

Another movie was In Old Arizona. This movie was released on

1/20/1929. This movie was the first movie that was full-length talking

movie that was filmed outdoors.

~Ebrahim

Movie stars of the 1920s

Charlie ChaplinBorn on April 16, 1889 in London, England. He was a comedian,

actor, and filmmaker. Who started acting when he was 19 years old.

And he never stopped acting until he died. Charlie Chaplin died on

December 25, 1977 in Corsier-sur-vevey, Vaud, Switzerland at an age

of (88 years old).

Rudolph ValentinoRudolph Valentino was born on May 6,1895 in Castellaneta, Puglia,

Italy. He was an actor, that started acting at an age of 19. He died on

August 23, 1926 in New York City, New York, U.S. who died from a

disease called Peritonitis. Rudolph Valentino died at an age of (31

years old).

Greta GarboBorn on September 18, 1905 in Stockholm,

Sweden. who worked as an actress. She started acting at an age of 15.

Greta Garbo retired at 1941. She was 35 years old when she retired.

Greta Garbo died on April 15, 1990 at an age of (84 years old) in New

York City, New York, U.S.

~Ebrahim

Spectator SportsThe Supreme Swimmers:

In 1926, 19 year old Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel. Her

nickname was “Our Trudy.” It took her fourteen hours and thirty-one

minutes long. It was even faster than the men’s time and in between

1921-1929 Johnny Weissmuller retired after breaking sixty-seven

records.

Boxing:

The greatest fights happened at Chicago’s Soldiers Field on

September 22, 1927. It was Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. They

met once before the championship fight and Tunney won. Dempsey

said he didn't duck but later in 1927 they had a rematch. It was called

the Battle of Ages, Dempsey won but did he win fair and square?

The Rock and the Head:

Eastern sports writers believed the only brand of college football

worth writing played on Gridirons of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

Rockne was the coach at the time for Notre Dame and he superbly

coached them and won 105 games and only lost twelve between 1919

and 1931. The best four players were called Famine, Pestilence,

Destruction, and Death but their real names are Stuhldreher, Miller,

Crowley, and Layden. They all got shadowed by Red Grange the

“Galloping Horse.”

Baseball:

Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all times. He played

with the Yankees and in 1927 he hit sixty home runs and he rivaled

the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales was the most photographed

man but Babe Ruth was more well known. He was a wrencher,

imbiber, and a notorious violator of training rules.

~ Jordan

American PoliticsPresident Harding repealed taxes raised by Wilson

and supported a free enterprise system. Harding

filled government positions with friends from Ohio,

known as the Ohio Gang. Vice President Coolidge

pushed for reduction in inheritance taxes (taxes on

assets received from people who have died).

Albert Fall (a member of the Ohio Gang) gained

control over national oil reserves in Elk Hills,

California and Teapot Dome, Wyoming. Fall leased

the oil to two companies that paid him over

$360,000 in bribes, costing America a lot of oil.

Citizens come together to demand conservative

politics, less government interference in their daily

lives, a return to Christian values, an end to labor

problems, and an end to racial strife. Herbert

Hoover wins the election of 1928 by a wide margin

on pledges to continue the economic boom from

Coolidge’s term.

Al Smith (Hoover’s democratic opponent) lost a lot

of votes because of his opposition to Prohibition.

Many African Americans supported Hoover

because he supported integration, which would help

calm racial issues. Due to their support, Hoover

gained many votes.~Anas Sidahmed

Interview with Louis Armstrong

1) Can you tell us a little about how you grew up?

I grew up at a very poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2) What do you belive in?

I was raised as a Baptist, and I always wear a star of David

3) How does it feel to be a famous man?

Very amazing and happy that I’m able to raise my children.

4) How old were you when you started playing Jazz?

20 years old.

5) Did your family support you?

Yes they were Berries with what I choose.

6) Why were you nicknamed satchmo?

Because I had a big mouth.

7) Did you write your own music?

Yes, and one of them was “Hello Dally.”

8) When did you get your first instrument?

1914

9) What are you like?

I’m a very funny person, because I always tell funny stories.

10) Who was your biggest influence?

My adopted son. Because my first wife died after we adopted him, so

I was all about taking care of him.