the age of intolerance
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IntroductionThe 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”?
PlanI) Social Intolerance
II) Political prohibitionIII) Rise of crimeIV) Conclusion
Social IntoleranceThe twenties was an openly discriminatory
decade.Racist clans were created: The most famous
of them is The Ku Klux Klan.
Political prohibitionThe changement of political ideas made the
government created prohibitions and laws.These political initiatives did not reach the
return to normalcy expected.
Rise of CrimeIn 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.
ConclusionThe 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