This 'silent' politician, vice president to Harding, filled in for Harding after his death from stroke and became known for his pro-business, laissez-faire policies.
Who is Calvin Coolidge
100
Men's shoes fashioned from this shiny leather material became the fashion in the 1920s
What is patent leather
100
A famous skyscraper in New York, known for it's art deco architectural style.
What is the Empire State Building
100
A car
Jalopy
200
This gravely-voiced African American Jazz musician was the most popular of his time; he even played in strict white-only venues
Who is Louis Armstrong
200
In the 1920s, many men couldn't be caught without one of these in their breast pocket
What is a handkerchief
200
Many highschoolers get their first introduction to the culture of the 20s through the Great Gatsby, by this author.
Who is F. Scott. Fitzgerald
200
To vomit, usually after drinking
What is upchuck
300
For those suffering the Great Depression, this 'dam' president was blamed for all their problems.
Who is Herbert Hoover
300
During the 1920s, women's coats and jackets started being lined with this material
What is fur
300
This architectural style was based upon the use of new materials: glass, reinforced concrete, and steel; and had clean designs without small details.
What is modern architecture
300
someone who is easily convinced or seduced
What is a pushover
400
This actor starred in the first 'talkie' film, The Jazz Singer, in 1927
Who is Al Jolson
400
These puffy pants aren't underwear. They were worn often with suspenders in the 1920s.
What are knickers
400
This famous silent movie slapstick comedian is famous for his roles in such movies as "The Gold Rush" and "The Kid", where he wore a mustache nobody would dare to today.
Who is Charlie Chaplin
400
An important person
What is a 'big cheese'
500
He's infamous for the Teapot Dome Scandal occurring under his presidency
Who is Warren Harding
500
These two new synthetic materials became popular in women's clothing during the 1920s
What are silk and rayon
500
This type of music came after 'ragtime' and before 'pop'. around it, the dances: the 'Charleston', 'Black Bottom', 'Shimmy', and 'Foxtrot' developed.