The Age Of Intolerance
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The document discusses why the 1920s in the United States came to be known as the "Age of Intolerance". Socially, the decade saw openly racist organizations like the Ku Klux Klan gain prominence. Politically, prohibition laws were enacted but did not achieve the desired results. As a result of social discrimination and political prohibitions, crime rose significantly during the 1920s as criminal organizations like those led by Al Capone exploited black markets. In conclusion, the label "Age of Intolerance" fits the 1920s due to the widespread social and political intolerance and rise in criminal activity during the decade.
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The Age Of Intolerance
- 2. Introduction The Age of Intolerance is a phrase used to describe the 1920’s, principally in United States. Why the 1920’s are called “ The Age of Intolerance”?
- 3. Plan I) Social Intolerance II) Political prohibition III) Rise of crime IV) Conclusion
- 4. Social Intolerance The twenties was an openly discriminatory decade. Racist clans were created: The most famous of them is The Ku Klux Klan.
- 5. Political prohibition The changement of political ideas made the government created prohibitions and laws. These political initiatives did not reach the return to normalcy expected.
- 6. Rise of Crime In consequence of prohibitions and discriminations, the 1920’s is characterized by the rise of crime. Criminals such as Al Capone became famous and rich. The black market was really developed.
- 7. Conclusion The 1920's has a lot of names, and of one them is “The Age of Intolerance”. During this decade, social and political intolerance was pervasive. In Conclusion, the name "The Age of Intolerance" is appropriate for the 1920's