Significant Artists
This jazz musician was a bandleader known for the song “Take the A Train.” Who is he?
Duke Ellington
What song performed by Billie Holiday is considered the first protest song of the civil rights era?
Strange Fruit
This event marked the beginning of the Great Depression. What was it?
The stock market crash of 1929
Who invented the chocolate chip cookie in 1931?
This medium became popular in the 1930s, featuring comedy programs and musical performances. What is it?
Radio
Who is the famous singer known as “Lady Day” and is recognized for her song “Strange Fruit”?
Billie Holiday
Which Cole Porter song includes the lyrics “Let’s Fall in Love”?
Let's do it (Let's fall in love)
Who was the President of the United States from 1932 until 1945, known for his New Deal programs?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What year was the first commercial helicopter introduced?
1939
What style of music, characterized by energetic rhythms and improvisation, became popular during the Great Depression?
Swing
This composer created the famous piece "Carmina Burana." Who is he?
Carl Orff
What is the name of Duke Ellington's song that emphasizes the importance of swing?
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
What natural disaster caused millions to leave their farms during the 1930s?
The Dust Bowl
What invention by Clarence Birdseye in 1931 revolutionized food preservation?
Frozen Food
Which film in 1946 featured Sergei Prokofiev's most famous work?
Peter and the Wolf
This artist’s music was known for its wit and included songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” Who is he?
Cole Porter
This Glenn Miller song became one of the most recognizable tunes of the swing era. What is it?
In the Mood
This dictator rose to power in Germany in 1933 and led the country until 1945. Who is he?
Adolf Hitler
This 1934 invention helped improve road safety by reflecting light for drivers. What is it?
Cat's Eye road studs
What type of performances drew large crowds to ballrooms in the 1930s?
Swing bands
This bandleader led an Orchestra and had numerous hits in the 1930s. Who is he?
Glenn Miller
What song by Count Basie is famous for its upbeat tempo and was a staple in jazz music?
One O'Clock Jump
What major global conflict began in 1939, partly as a result of territorial expansions by Axis powers?
World War 2
When was the first paperback book invented?
1939
What two things shifted the music industry during the 1930s.
The Rise of Radio and Recordings