Women's Suffrage
When the 19th amendment was put into law in 1920, all American women had the right to vote. During WW1 women had played a vital role in war effort. For women, it was a great opportunity to show that they had a place in society aside from raising children and maintaining home life. When the war ended and men returned home, many women were reluctant to give up their jobs. During the 1920's a large amount of wage earning women became professionals, around 15%. Although more women were holding jobs of importance, they still did not get paid the same as men.
The Red Scare
Following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, many Americans feared the rise of communism influencing society and possibly infiltrating the government. Several States implemented laws and restrictions in order to fight out against possible communism in the United States. These laws included free speech limitations.