Fashion
A young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints.
What is a Flapper?
This man is primarily known for his contributions to jazz as a renowned composer, pianist, and bandleader. He was a pioneer of big-band jazz and his influence extends to classical music, popular music, and jazz itself.
Who is Duke Ellington?
This pilot flew across the Atlantic for the very first time?
Who is Charles Lindbergh?
The 1920's is known as this musical age.
What is the Jazz Age?
Something that is excellent or outstanding.
What is the cat's meow?
This clothing was very popular in the 1920's and is made from the preserved skins of mammals.
What is fur?
This silent movie actor was famous for bringing comedy and drama into his movies.
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
This event led to the banning of making and selling alcohol.
What is prohibition?
Bessie Smith and Robert Johnson rose to fame in the 1920's and brought this genre to light.
What is The Blues?
An important or influential person.
What is the Big Cheese?
This fashion inspiration required flowing fabrics, like silk and satin, combined with bold graphic patterns and metallic accents. In the evening, the glamour was turned up a notch, with shimmering gowns, beaded dresses, and luxurious fabrics taking centre stage.
What is Art Deco Evening wear?
This female pilot faced prejudice and earned the nickname the Queen of the Air.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
In 1920 the 19th Amendment became official this allowed this group of people to vote.
Who are women?
This type of music has its origins in jazz but soon became a dance crazy the swept the decade.
What is Swing?
An establishment where alcohol was sold illegally during Prohibition.
What is a speakeasy?
A popular accessory, primarily worn by women to add a touch of glamour and sophistication to their outfits, particularly for evening events or parties. Often this included a real part of the animal.
What is a feather headband?
This female pilot faced racism and prejudice, and entertained people as a barnstormer.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
These women employed in the 1920s to paint radium-luminous paint on watch dials. They suffered from radiation poisoning due to the radium paint's toxicity and the dangerous painting techniques they were instructed to use. Many suffered from severe illnesses like radium jaw (bone and jaw decay) and anemia, and some died. Their experiences led to changes in labor laws, particularly regarding occupational safety and the protection of workers from radiation exposure.
Who are the Radium Girls?
This dance emerged in the 1920s, particularly in African American communities, and quickly became a national craze. It was fueled by the "Roaring Twenties" and the shift in social norms.
What is the Charleston?
A boring or disappointing date.
What is a Flat Tire?
A short haircut for women, usually at or above the ears. It became a symbol of modernity and challenged traditional notions of femininity.
What is bobbed hair?
This man became the most famous baseball star in history and his can be found on a chocolate bar.
Who is Babe Ruth?
This was the president who was elected and served in office during the 1920s. He is also blamed for the stock market crashing.
Who is Herbert Hoover?
This dance surged in popularity during the 1910s and 1920s, becoming a fixture in ballrooms worldwide. Its smooth, gliding steps were the perfect complement to the burgeoning jazz music of the time. With the rise of big bands, the dance's adaptability to different jazz rhythms solidified its place in social dancing.
What is the foxtrot?
Something that is cool.
What is Copacetic?