Social Darwinism: Social Darwinism is the belief that individuals or groups are subject to natural selection and survival of the fittest within society. It influenced ideas about competition and inequality during this time.
Immigration Act of 1924: The Immigration Act of 1924 established strict quotas on immigration to the United States based on nationality. It aimed to restrict immigration from certain countries and favored immigrants from Western Europe.
Great Migration: The Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from rural southern states to northern cities between 1916 and 1970. It had significant impacts on urbanization and racial dynamics in US society.