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What is Communism
The ideology that the community as a whole are all equal, with no social classes, and all property is publically owned
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What is Sufferage
The right to vote
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Who is Sacco and Vanzetti
The two immigrants accused of murder
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What is Fundamentalism
The belief that scripture (religious texts) should be read as the literal word of god and followed without question
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What is a Flapper
A fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behavior.
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What is Prohibition
An advocate of maintaining tradition, especially so as to resist change
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What is Destitute
Without the basic necessities of life
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What is Anarchy
A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
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What is the Scopes Trial
The trial to determine is schools should teach evolution
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What is Consumerism
The concept that the ever-increasing purchase of goods is beneficial to the economy.
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What is Derogatory
Tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing
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What is the Great Migration
The movement of over 6 million African Americans settling north
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What is Forecloser
The legal process by which a leader takes control of a property and evicts the homeowner
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What is a Traditionalist
An advocate of maintaining tradition, especially so as to resist change
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What is Credit
The ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll pay later
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