Climate Research Option

I am most interested in the Action or Concern section because it would be most useful for the future.

Climate Questions

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Are humans to blame for the drastic changes in the climate?
Is climate predictable?
Who is to "blame" those who created climate issues, or those stood by?
How will global warming affect us in the future?
What will the long term effects of climate/climate change be?

Climate

Sahara
Weather
Tundra
Humidity
Arctic

These words came to mind because in one of my elementary school classes, there was a poster on the wall with the climate zones and tundra, sahara, and arctic came to mind. When I think of climate, I also think of the weather which caused me to think humidity.

Are animals or humans more affected by climate change?

The New Era: Modernism vs. Traditionalism

The 1920s, also known as the New Era, was a time of transition from traditional to modern. While some embraced the change, others resisted, and some even fought to hold on to traditional values. The economy, culture, religion, and nativism all experienced the incorporation of modernistic ideas. The biggest conflict in the 1920s was modernism versus traditionalism.

The economy of the 1920 was full of great improvements with little objection. The working conditions improved, women were finally allowed to have jobs outside the house, and people began to have access to more luxuries and "wants" rather than only essentials or "needs", because of the new technologies and inventions. Although women were not yet considered equal to men, they were allowed to work in "feminine fields". Most married women continued to work at home, but women who chose to work, were part of the working class. The New Era introduced radios, home appliances, automobiles, cars, as well as several other luxury items.

One of the most distinctive developments of this era was introduced as the Youth Culture. Teenagers gained their own title because it is a vital time in one's life. The importance of education increased tremendously. The "Lost Generation" was composed of artists and intellectuals who disliked America's obsession with material success. Literature and art became prominent having some of the most renowned authors of all time, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, along with others.

Religion began to play into other views such as modernism and traditionalism. Traditionalists became known as Religious Fundamentalists. They disliked the change and abandonment of traditions the modernists promoted. Women began to be examples of this as well by the introduction a new standard. Flappers, shorter dresses, drinking, smoking, and partying all became part of women's culture. Some chose to embrace the change while others stuck to their traditional roles.

Some took the preservation of culture and traditions to extremes, one group in particular, the Ku Klux Klan. Their goal was to keep America pure and traditional by eliminating what they felt were alien influences: Catholics, blacks, Jews, and foreigners. Their focus after the Klan's revival shifted from blacks to Catholics, Jews, foreigners, as well as anyone who challenged traditional values, white Protestants guilty of irreligion, sexual promiscuity, or drunkenness. The Klan eventually declined shortly after 1925. On the other end of the spectrum, African Americans introduced jazz music and created the Harlem Renaissance with the goal to preserve and share their racial heritage.

The 1920s was full of significant aspects, change, and conflicting ideas. Despite the traditionalists persistently resisted change, this era is known for its racy and modernistic ideas.

1930s Radio: Advertising

The radio business began airing advertisements during the time of the Great Depression due to the need for job opportunities. Several businesses who utilized the radio for advertising were: Camel cigarettes, General Mills, General Motors Corp, General Food Corp., Oscar Meyer, along with lots of others. Pretty much any and every type of business used the radio to advertise. More options began to be available, and with that came ratings. The early 30s were mainly advertising products and companies, but by the late 30s, the radio began advertising entertainment, scandals, and sports. Even TV shows began advertising on the radio for upcoming episodes. Several products that were consistently advertised were: soap, jello, over the counter medications.

1930s Radio Ads

Radio ad replays

Pocket Book Reviews

Sweet Talking & Speaking Easy- It is written like a story, but took a little while to get to the topic.