Celebrities
Who was considered the best baseball player of the 1920s?
Who is Babe Ruth?
Babe Ruth's time on the Yankees was a significant moment in American history, as his historic performances gave the people a new form of role model- athletes. He was widely loved and revered by the people of America
What was the "underground river" fueling America's night life?
Liquor became the drink of choice for club members, party goers, and in general Americans looking for a good time. This desire was only furthered following Prohibition
Who was considered the greatest Jazz musician of the 1920s?
Who is Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington was a black pioneer of jazz music in the 1920s, composing thousands of pieces. The rise in Jazz's popularity shaped American culture as it was.
Who was the gang banger who brought hope to many during Prohibition?
Who is Al Capone?
Following the implementation of prohibition, many desired the joy and comfort that alcohol brought them. Al Capone capitalized on this issue by illegally smuggling alcohol to the people, an act which the government turned a blind eye to, and one which caused conflicts to rise between different gangs
What was the popular music genre also known as swing that rose in popularity throughout the 1920s?
What is Jazz?
Jazz was a a new music genre of African and European descent, which was widely popular throughout clubs, parties, and generally in musical performances. Its origins are in new Orleans.
What were attractive, scandalas women called in the 1920s?
What are flappers?
Flappers were attractive women who could be found at night clubs, paving the way for a new model for women to follow.
Who was the man famed for being the first to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean?
Who is Charles Lindberg?
Charles Lindberg reached instant fame after flying across the Atlantic all by himself. He highlighted the issues that came with celebrity status, a major one being invasion of privacy.
What was the term for the popular industry that produces many movies, widely known today.
What is Hollywood?
Motion pictures had gained large popularity, giving rise to a new industry that created many beloved shows and celebrities
What were popular gathering locations for those looking to party and hear music?
What are night clubs?
People went to night clubs to have a good time, a product of the peace of the 1920s. Alcohol consumption was rampant, and night life culture became much more widespread.