The Roaring and Radial 20s
What are the characteristics of a flapper? Why were they so important/impactful?
Characteristics: heavy make-up, bobbed/shorter hair, shorter dresses, drank and smoked in public.
Importance and Impacts: Women were starting to break away from societal norms and started to express their new freedoms.
Impact of make-up
It was a new societal pressure pushed on women, and it reflected the view on women.
TV shows
Provided entertainment to the America people as well as an outlet for
Religion
The most common religion was Christianity.
Womens Suffrage
Women gained the right to vote.
The shift of majority of Americans moved from farms and the countryside to the new ideas of cities.
Urbanization
Impact of the sewing machine
It brought efficiency, gave women more time, helped bring women into the workforce, and was a vital part of women's protests.
The use of the radio
The radio made communication across the country possible. It helped bring together a growing nation that was split amongst its land.
A woman's "place" in a family
During this period, women were expected to be housewives who took care of things like cooking, cleaning, and childcare.
Federal Reserve System
It provided a central banking system, giving the country a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The mainstream and appreciation of black culture, examples include their music and art.
Impact of the Ford Model T
It was one of the first mass-produced vehicles and one of the first vehicles that was available to the lower and middle classes, meaning that more people were able to travel longer distances for work.
Fahrenheit 451
This dystopian novel was written due to the author's growing concerns about TV. The story is told through an ironic analogy: the firefighters of the time no longer put out fires but start them.
A man's "place" in a family
During this period, a man's responsibilities consisted of bring in the income to support the family and the laborious tasks that involved physical strength.
Meat Inspection Act
This was passed meant to target and get rid of the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry and protect public health.
What was the ban on alcohol called, and what were its effects?
Prohibition: a rise in organized crime, illegal production and sales of alcohol, and a decrease in tax revenue.
Key terms: Bootleggers, Speakeasies, and Gang Violence
Impact of the radio
It connected people in a way that had never been done before, helping to bridge the cultural differences in America from coast to coast. It was also a means of entertaining and informing the public.
Propaganda
Heavily used during our time period for WW1, social movements, and economic and political campaigns, propaganda was used to influence and/or persuade an audience.
Work force changes
-Labor movements that advocated for worker's rights
-Women started to join the workforce
-Technological advancements such as the assembly line
Civil rights progression
The NAACP was formed, and events such as the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s that brought attention to issues of racial inequality.
What spiked the economic booms during the Roaring 20s?
Mass production, consumeristic culture, installment credit, rise in construction, rapid expansion of consumer goods, and a surge of risky investments.
Impact of the TV
It connects people, helps spread information faster, and influences people's thoughts about important social issues.
The Jungle (The book)
It revealed the poor condition of meat packagers and also described the disgusting condition of the meat that Americans were eating. Originally written to bring light to the oppressed workers in meat packaging plants. However, it ended up implementing safety measures for American food.
The ultimate goal for Americans, the ideal life
This consisted of chasing the American Dream, which included having a home, a stable job, and providing a better life for one's family through hard work and perseverance.
Worker's Rights
-minimum wage
-8 hour work days and overtime pay
-child labor standards
-fair treatment and compensation