Radio Technology of 1930

Radios in the 1930s were not small boxes that we are used to today. They were built into a large wooden box that would then be a piece of furniture in homes. The reason why radios were so large was because the first models were made with vacuum tubes on the inside. Large radios typically had large speakers that provided a rich bass, but they also had an antenna drum with several loops of large wires that served as an adjustable antenna. By 1935 22 million Americans had a radio in their home and automobiles were starting to have the built in.

1920s Speech

The 1920s was a decade that saw many changes from personal to corporate levels. The economy saw big boom, education was emphasized, and religion and faith was tested. In all three of these societies new groups either formed or emerged because of all the changes that were developing through this amazing decade. People started to move in and out of the city on a regular basis, educational clubs and organizations were formed, and there was a division among American Protestantism.

            A long period of prosperity and growth began because the aftermath of World War I weakened several European industries. The United States was now the strongest industrial power and they took advantage of this opportunity. The weak European industry was a temporary boost for America but in the long run technology was a very important factor in the economy’s growth. Automobiles made it easier for people to commute from the suburb to the city. This created an increase in the demand for suburban housing causing a boom in the construction industry.

            Education became a very important factor in the American culture of the 1920s. More people were attending schools but also spending more time at school. This led students to develop their own social pattern, hobbies, interests and activities. Now that more students are attending school there was a new generation called the Lost Generation. People in this generation felt alienated from modern society and they were unhappy about American society in peacetime.

            Lastly Nativism was a very important part of America’s new and developing culture during this decade. Nativism helped instigate the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and they started to target more people than just blacks. Nativism also created a division among American Protestantism into two sides. One side supported modernism and the other believed in traditional values and faith. The supporters of traditional values were soon to be known as fundamentalists. These people opposed scientists like Charles Darwin and his idea of creationism.

            A lot happened in this decade. Automobiles opened up the construction industry, fraternities and sororities were created, and the Ku Klux Klan was reborn. The economy saw a big boom, education was becoming more important, and religious groups were starting to spring up. Often people are hesitant about change but the people of the 1920s were open to anything after the small recession in the early years of the decade.

Mini-book Review 2

John Smith, a Southern Baptist with Some Kick, by ward Pullen is a great book for young audiences. This book is a short glimpse of the life of John Smith. Pullen has a great sense of humor and he hides it really. Most people wouldn't even consider this as a comedy but I think that the use of the slang from the 1920s allows the audience to stay invested. I am looking forward to the next book that this brilliant author will write next.

Mini-book Review

In Nativism and The Klan, by Valeria Cowell, Jason a 12 year old boy encounters several changes during the 1920s. He has what one can call a traumatic experience with the Ku Klux Klan. Jason is a very curious and he walks around town learning about all the changes that are happening. The story is very well written and it takes the reader through a short glimpse of Jason's life. This is a read for audiences interested in the 1920s because there are some slang terms that only the ones that grew up during that time period or studying it would understand.

Pocket Book Reflection

I wrote a short story about a life in the 1920 in a tiny book. Robert William's was the main character and he saw the effects of the economic growth as a teenager. Robert did not have such great grammar so there are a few slang words.

WWI Thesis

During WWI the US law enforcement lost control of the public from criminals attacking police stations to the numerous Oklahoma Race Riots. They were not seen as popular figures as there were many deaths all over the states from multiple causes.

Al Capone Infamous Mobster

Tulsa Race Riots

WWI Poster Analysis

1. Propaganda is a way to advertise political topics or any topic really. It is a way to inform the public about what is happening currently without boring the audience. Propaganda is an interesting way of educating the public.

2. Propaganda- Ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread to help a cause, political leader, or government, etc.

3. Propaganda Images

Image 1: There is a man that appears to be standing in front of a window with a flag outside. At the top of the image is the word "ENLIST". Under the flag there is a group of soldiers marching and in army uniform. At the bottom of the image it asks "Which side of the window are you?". The background of the window is yellow which is the first thing you look to first. This is because there is is a large contrast between the blue and the yellow. After looking out the window the next thing your eye is drawn to is the text in the image. The one that stands out the most is the word "ENLIST". This is meant to convince any young boy at first sight to enlist in the army to fight for World War I.

Image 2: In this image the most prominent thing to notice is the dominant color green. There is a man who appears to be working with some type of tool. There is not a lot in this image because the point is basically said in the title "Rivets and Bayonets Drive Them Home". This image is supposed to influence the general population to wither join the army or to work in factories to help the US in the war.

Image 3: In this image the basket with yarn in it is the first thing most people see. The next thing the eye catches is the "American Red Cross". This image is fairly simple for people to understand it is the American Red Cross asking civilians to help soldiers in the war by doing something simple and knitting socks. Although the word socks is spelled "sox" I'm pretty sure this has to do with a scandal during this period of time.

7. The US government can use some money to create propaganda cause some people do not keep up to date with current events, but there needs to be a point where no more money can be used anymore. It's ok if the money is used to inform the general population or specific groups that the government needs but they should not continuously be using tax dollars to keep generating propaganda for as along as the war lasts.

8. During WWI I think the US got itself into more than what it was taking for and by the time we were in the war there was no turning back. In a way it was good that we stepped in but also bad. We need a lot of soldiers and general people to help supply the ones in the fields. Also there was a high demand for nurses because soldiers were fall down left and right the medic camps were swamped. Propaganda during WWI was more advertising in my view than trying to persuade others for a specific cause. Anyone who got involved in the war either at home or in the field basically took on a new job. All of the propaganda served more as a "job advertisement" than anything else.