The 1910s
This new form of entertainment showed moving pictures on a large screen.
What are movies?
The 1920s are commonly known by this exciting nickname.
What are the Roaring Twenties?
Families gathered around this device for news, music, comedy, and dramas.
What was the radio?
Louis Armstrong became famous for performing this style of music.
What is jazz?
This sport was known as America’s pastime.
What is baseball?
This silent-film comedian became famous for playing the “Little Tramp.”
Who was Charlie Chaplin?
Young women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, and challenged traditional expectations were called this.
Who were flappers?
This famous board game became extremely popular during the Great Depression.
What is Monopoly?
Duke Ellington was a famous bandleader and musician during this cultural movement.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
This New York Yankees player was nicknamed the “Sultan of Swat.”
Who was Babe Ruth?
This music, known for its lively and uneven rhythm, was popular during the early 1900s.
What is ragtime?
This illegal bar sold alcohol during Prohibition.
What was a speakeasy?
This 1933 giant movie monster climbed the Empire State Building.
Who is King Kong?
Movies without recorded dialogue were known by this name.
What were silent films?
Jack Dempsey became famous as a champion in this sport.
What is boxing?
This dance caused controversy because partners danced closely together.
What was the tango?
This New York City neighborhood became the center of Black art, literature, and music.
What is Harlem?
This child movie star became famous for singing, dancing, and her curly hair.
Who was Shirley Temple?
This new movie feature allowed audiences to hear actors speak.
What was synchronized sound?
This African American athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Who was Jesse Owens?
This type of music developed in New Orleans and became increasingly popular during the 1910s.
What is jazz?
This energetic dance became a symbol of the 1920s.
What is the Charleston?
This 1939 movie followed Dorothy on her journey through a magical land.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Large jazz orchestras playing dance music became known by this name.
What were big bands?
Amelia Earhart became famous for her accomplishments in this field.
What is aviation?