The Roaring 1920's
By: Anthony Gonzalez and Josh Barnett
Table of Contents
2. table of contents
3. nativism
4. political
5. court case
6. scopes monkey trails
7. innovations, innovators and culture
8. letter to editor
9. political cartoon
3.Nativism: Chicago Mob
4.Politics
Teapot Dome Scandal-oil reserves at Teapot Dome,Wyoming had been set aside for the Navy for president Wilson. In 1922 the U.S secretary of interior leased without competitive biding, the Teapot Dome fields to Harry Sinclair, in oil operator and the oil fields at Elk Hils, California to Edward Doheny. Doheny had bribed Albert Fall with a 100,000 interest. Albert Fall was later indicated and charged with accepting bribes.
Kellogg Briand Pact- international agreements with signatory states promised not to use war to resolve disputes or conflicts. It was signed by Germany, France, and the U.S.
6.Scopes Monkey Trials
Clarence Darrow- an American lawyer and leading member of the American civil Liberty union.
Outcome of trial- Trial ends,he was all guilty