The 1920's
What nickname was given to the 1920s?
The Roaring Twenties.
Who was the famous author of "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What sports were most popular during the 1920's?
Baseball (Babe Ruth), Boxing
What was the main economic policy of the 1920s?
"Laissex-faire" - minimal government intervention
What major event occurred on October 29, 1929?
The stock market crash, which marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
What was Prohibition?
A nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart.
What art movement emerged in the 1920s, characterized by bold colors and geometric shapes?
Art Deco.
What major world event influenced the 1920's economy?
WWI!
Name a key figure of the 1920's - Who were they? What did they do? Why were they important?
(answers will vary)
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
It was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem that celebrated African American culture.
Who was a prominent jazz musician of the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong.
Name a famous silent film star from the 1920s.
Charlie Chaplin.
What was the impact of the automobile on the economy?
It stimulated growth in related industries, such as oil, steel, and road construction, and transformed American society.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations established after WWI?
To promote peace and cooperation among countries to prevent future conflicts.
What major social change occurred regarding women's rights in the 1920s?
Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Who was Al Capone?
A notorious gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era.
Name a fashion trend from the 1920's
Bobs, tubular silhouettes, choche hats, flappers, etc.
What led to the economic crash at the end of the decade?
Speculation in the stock market and overproduction in industry and agriculture.
Who were flappers?
Flappers were typical young girls of the twenties, usually with bobbed hair, short skirts, rolled stockings, and powdered knees!
How did the 1920s influence modern American culture?
It laid the foundation for contemporary music, fashion, and social norms, reflecting a shift towards modernity and individualism.
Name a famous inventor from the 1920s and their invention.
George Washington Carver and his agricultural innovations.
What literature movement was prominent during the 1920s? (Or name a key author from this time)
Modernism.
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Eliot
How did the stock market influence the economy of the 1920s?
It led to increased investment and consumer spending, but also contributed to speculative bubbles that eventually resulted in the crash.
What was the Volstead Act (Prohibition)?
The Volstead Act allowed alcohol consumption if it was prescribed by a doctor. Needless to say, large numbers of new prescriptions were written for alcohol.