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Music of African American Origin, involves improvisation, blues, and catchy rhythms
Jazz
A nickname given to the 1920s because of the decade’s prosperity, technological advances, and cultural boom
Roaring Twenties
The Day of the Stock Market Crash
Black Tuesday
This group was the first to be hurt by underconsumption
Farmers
In which year America was declared independent from England?
1776
Jazz musician who wrote songs like "What a Wonderful World."
Louis Armstrong
Model T
An estimated ______% of Americans lived in poverty
40%
Taxes placed on the imports of foreign goods
Tariffs
Which company did Michael Jordan promote during his career?
Nike
Silent Movie comedy star. Known for his unique look and acting style. Died in 1977.
Charlie Chaplin
a group of young Americans writers who were disillusioned by WWI and the growing consumer culture
The Lost Generation
a risky investment to get rich quick
Speculation
The Great Depression was a worldwide event. True or False?
True
How many soccer players should each team have on the field at the beginning of each game?
11
Technology used to broadcast music, sports, and other entertainment across the United States
Radio
An era of heightened creativity among African American writers, artists, and musicians who gathered in Harlem during the 1920s
Harlem Renaissance
the unequal distribution of assets among residents of the United States.
The role of this institution is to manage America's money supply
the FED
According to Greek mythology, who is considered the Goddess of Agriculture?
Demeter
Jazz inspired dance (fast, kicks, turns)
Charleston
A grassroots organization created to educate women about public issues
League of Women Voters
occurs when large groups of depositors withdraw their money from banks simultaneously based on fears that the institution will become insolvent.
Bank Runs
the rate of interest the Fed charges banks to borrow money
Discount
How many horses are on each team in a polo match?
4