Life in 1920s
Name 2 inventions from the 1920s
Washing machine & vacuum cleaner
Why were women expected to give up their jobs after the war?
To leave job opportunities for the men returning home.
who were the 2 most popular jazz artists during this time
Louis Armstrong and Bessie smith
Why were short hairstyles on women used as a way to break social norms?
Short hair was seen as a 'Man's thing"
What was the most popular hat of the decade?
Fedora
Name 3 places where men often worked?
Offices, farms, and factories
What were the two main women's styles in the 1920s
Flapper and Speakeasy
Women playing what sport was heavily opposed before the 1920s?
Hockey (or really any contact sport)
When did women first start being seen as "Persons" by law?
October 18, 1929
For men, attire became more ____
Casual
Name 3 jobs women often worked?
clerks, nurses, teachers
What was the style "Speakeasy" named after?
Speakeasies, a kind of secret bar.
One women’s basketball team from Edmonton, Alberta won over ___ of their matches
90%
Financial independence.
What items of clothing were the most commonly worn?
cardigans, knitted pullovers, and ankle socks
What kind of leisure activities did people enjoy (2)
radios, cars, sports, and movies
What is the biggest similarity between two of the most popular styles?
Loose dresses
What's an activity for men that had a strong contribution to the breaking of societal norms?
Men's choir
Why did some women start opposing traditional values and practices?
They wanted more independence (They didn't want to give up their jobs etc.)
Men's fashion was a mix between what two attires?
Casual and formal