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100
Created in New Orleans with origins from Blues, this type of music was played by Duke Ellington.
What is Jazz?
100
Able to play the top 10 songs of the week, and later used for fireside chats, this car necessity was the must have item of the 20s.
What is a radio?
100
Outlawing what many consider necessary for a good time, this ban made many Americans turn to tea and sodas instead.
What is the Prohibition?
100
Green, Red and Yellow, this invention maintained order on newly built roads.
What are traffic signals?
100
Because the twenties marked a change in traditions, these women would be found in speakeasies, dancing, smoking and having a good time.
What is a flapper?
200
Known to have couples dancing for hours, days and even months, these competitions not only required good moves but endurance.
What are Dance Marathons?
200
As the first movie with sound, this musical ended the silent film era and was even included in our curriculum this year.
What is The Jazz Singer?
200
These small snacks, usually served on a platter, leave party guest hungry and confused on how to pronounce what they're eating.
What are Hors D'oeuvres?
200
A necessity for diabetics all over the world, this invention by Dr. Frederick Banting saved many lives.
What is Insulin?
200
Fueling organized crime in cities like Chicago , these underground bars were often populated by people ready to party.
What are speakeasies?
300
Known for shows like "Cats", "Jesus Christ superstar" and "Mamma Mia", this spot between 6th and 9th avenue has been entertaining New Yorkers for decades.
What is Broadway?
300
Armed with a can of spinach, this cartoon character miraculously doubles in strength and always seems to save his love Olive Oyl.
Who is Popeye?
300
When a 16 year old slapped cheese on to an American Classic, he created an item that is on McDonald Menus worldwide.
What is a cheeseburger?
300
The twenties had the first of what is now popular in Regals cinemas and IMAX theaters, these kind of movies had viewers trying to touch the screen.
What are 3D movies?
300
Written by Scott Fitzgerald, this classic talks about the life and drama of the rich in the 20s.
What is The Great Gatsby?
400
Known as "The Empress of Blues", this famous jazz vocalist's name rhymes with "messy".
Who is Bessie Smith?
400
Known for 22 seasons in the Major League, this famous Yankee even shares a name with a candy bar.
Who is Babe Ruth?
400
Coming in flavors like strawberry and lime, this jiggly dessert is a childhood favorite no matter the year.
What is Jell-O?
400
Being able to heal all cuts and scrapes, this 20s invention still helps moms fix all boo boos.
What is the Bandaid?
400
This hairstyle was all the rage in the 20s, hundreds of girls ran out to get their hair chopped and dyed.
What is The Bob
500
Known for his trumpet talent, this influential jazz icon is commonly known for his song "what a wonderful world".
Who is Louis Armstrong?
500
With roots from the 1500s, created in Germany and done in triple time, this dance took the 1920s by storm.
What is The Waltz?
500
Created in Tijuana,Mexico when a chef ran out of ingredients, this dish is traditionally made with worcestershire sauce, lettuce, olive oil, eggs and Parmesan cheese.
What is Caesar Salad?
500
Created by Alexander Flemming, this antibiotic was the first cure for infection diseases.
What is Penicillin?
500
Known for Gravity defying tricks on planes, these daredevils always seemed to be near farms.
What are Barnstormers?
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