1920s
Changing role of women
Problems in the 1920s
Vocabulary
True or False
100
When did the USA join World War I?
April 1917
100
By what percentage did the number of working women increase by?
25%
100
What were the four main problems of the 1920s?
Industry, Agriculture, Social problems and Racism
100
What is a superpower?
A very powerful and influential nation.
100
Music and dancing was very popular during this period.
True
200
With the booming economy, what age did America begin?
The age of consumerism
200
In which year were all women given the vote?
1920
200
Which industries did not prosper?
Coal and textile industries
200
What is consumerism?
Continual expansion of ones wants and needs for goods and services.
200
Women had the same freedom as their husbands.
False
300
When was the Empire State building completed?
1931
300
How did women's clothing change?
They wore more convenient clothing for activity and stopped wearing long skirts and corsets.
300
Why did farmers struggle against poverty?
They produced more produce than they could sell.
300
Define prosperity
State of being successful or wealthy
300
Many farmers lived in unhygienic conditions,without electricity or running water.
True
400
What style of music was very popular during this period?
Jazz music
400
Were women well paid? List a few of their typical jobs
No, many women were poorly paid as cleaners, waitresses and housewives.
400
What percentage of the population lived below the poverty line?
42%
400
Define export.
Sending goods to another country for sale.
400
Only 7% of the population owned a third of the wealth.
False - 5%
500
Why was it called the 'Roaring Twenties'?
Because there was an emphasis on having fun and spending money.
500
What was made easier for women?
Divorce
500
Why were American exports reduced?
Because other countries put custom duties on American goods, in response to American putting import tariffs on their products
500
What is harmony?
Being in agreement or at peace.
500
The Klu Klux Klan were an anti-racism group.
False
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