Literature
Dances/Music
Fashion/Trends
Inventions and Technology
Miscellaneous
100
Popular bedtime story today that was written in 1947.
What is Goodnight Moon
100
Surfaced in the music department in the 1940's, first use is in the long-playing phonograph.
What is Use of Technology
100
Suits worn by the lower class that had broad shoulders and cinched pants.
What is the Zoot Suit
100
Animated movie created in the 1940's featuring a prominent superhero
What is Superman
100
Popular chocolate and mint candy that was made in 1940.
What is Peppermint Patties
200
Popular children's book about a bear exploring a department store.
What is Corduroy
200
Dance that developed due to the new jazz and swing era, very different from all previous forms of dance.
What is the Swing Dance
200
Known as the original "Pin-Up Girl", began the trend of all pin-up styles
Who is Bette Davis
200
A vehicle used for war that was created in 1940.
What is the Jeep
200
Popular phrase used on war propaganda posters featuring women.
What is "We Can Do It!"
300
One of the first novels written by an African American writer telling the story of how African Americans lived, by Richard Wright.
What is Native Son
300
Type of music that focuses on big sound, complex melody, and emphasized rhythm.
What is Jazz Music
300
Area where many moved from the cities to avoid population and uncleanliness for their families.
What is the Suburbs
300
Invented in 1940 but the original design was not developed until 1968, and is still the same today.
What is Morton Salt
300
Slang phrase used by people meaning "easy money".
What is Pennies from Heaven
400
Popular series written by C.S. Lewis
What is The Chronicles of Narnia
400
Dance named after the song by Judy Garland, that was featured in the popular movie "The Wizard of Oz"
What is the Jitterbug
400
Known for her shoulder pads, big jewels, and peplum style.
Who is Joan Crawford
400
Candy manufactured for the U.S. Army, but is still extremely popular and well known today.
What are M&M's
400
War artist that featured abstract expressionism.
Who is Henry Moore
500
Written by George Orwell, prominent dystopian novel of the 1940's.
What is 1984
500
One of the most popular forms of dance, done mostly in Western regions of the United States
What is the Lindy Hop
500
Created due to the immigration from Europe and was brought to New York City as a result.
What is Abstract Expressionism
500
Created in 1943, but not sold commercially until 1947, popular distraction for children.
What is the Slinky
500
Fraction of Americans that left home for the war throughout the 1940's.
What is 1/9
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