Advancements
What transportation hub was created by Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt in New York City in the 1920's that still is in New York today?
The rebuilding of Grand Central
What "age" of music was it considered the 1920's?
The Jazz Age
What were key problems among the U.S Economy?
Overproduction and underconsumption
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
An author in the 1920's (Wrote the Great Gatsby)
Where was one of the biggest speakeasies during prohibition?
New York
What street had exclusive and high end shopping?
Fifth Avenue
Where was it common to hear Jazz music?
Grand Parties --> Such as Gatsby's
What percent of Americans were unemployed in the 1920's?
Under 7% of citizens were unemployed
Who is Babe Ruth?
A famous baseball player from the 1920's
What famous architecture was created during the 1920's
The iconic skyscrapers
What had significant improvement throughout the 1920's?
Transportation
What did Jazz music influence?
What % did America's Economy grow?
42%
Whos is Duke Ellington?
A Jazz musician from the 1920's
What % of New Yorkers were born outside of America?
35%
What was used more effiently that allowed the creation of many more technologies and advancement throughout society?
Electricity
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Ma Rainey
What did New York correlate its tax policy with?
With its mass Transit system
Who is Al Capone?
A famous gangster from the 1920's
Where was Gatsby originally set to take place?
The Midwest around 1885
Where did corporates move their companies to to get lower tax & cheaper land?
What Rhythms did jazz music consist of?
Improvising and syncopated rhythms
What made working in New York City so admirable?
Many offices were being built within the sky scrapers, which made many people want to work there.
Who is Dorthy Parker?
A poet/writer from the 1920's
How much money was a bleacher seat when the Yankee stadium first opened up?
25 cents