The 1920's
What nickname was given to the 1920s?
The Roaring Twenties.
Who was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean?
Charles Lindbergh
What sports were most popular during the 1920's?
Baseball (Babe Ruth), Boxing
What was the main economic policy of the 1920s?
"Laissex-faire" - minimal government intervention
What was the term used for a time when people thought communists, socialists, and anarchists would try to alter American government?
The "Red Scare"
What was Prohibition?
A nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart.
What art movement emerged in the 1920s, characterized by bold colors and geometric shapes?
Art Deco.
What major world event influenced the 1920's economy?
WWI!
What was the name of the town in Florida that was burned due to racial tensions and suspicion.
Rosewood
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
It was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem that celebrated African American culture.
Who was a prominent jazz musician of the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong.
Name a famous silent film star from the 1920s.
Charlie Chaplin.
What was the impact of the automobile on the economy?
It stimulated growth in related industries, such as oil, steel, and road construction, and transformed American society.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations established after WWI?
To promote peace and cooperation among countries to prevent future conflicts.
What major social change occurred regarding women's rights in the 1920s?
Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Who was Al Capone?
A notorious gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era.
Name a fashion trend from the 1920's
Bobs, tubular silhouettes, choche hats, flappers, etc.
What led to the economic crash at the end of the decade?
Speculation in the stock market and overproduction in industry and agriculture.
Who were flappers?
Flappers were typical young girls of the twenties, usually with bobbed hair, short skirts, rolled stockings, and powdered knees!
How did the 1920s influence modern American culture?
It laid the foundation for contemporary music, fashion, and social norms, reflecting a shift towards modernity and individualism.
Who created the idea of assembly lines for the production of automobiles?
Henry Ford
What was a major change that occurred in the movie industry
We went from silent films to "talkies"
What technique to buyers use when making high cost purchases?
Bought on credit and used installment payments.
What were the Palmer Raids?
Raids/arrests ordered by Attorney General Mitchell Palmer on those suspected of being communists, socialists, anarchists. Thought to commit violent or planning violent acts, especially against those in government positions.