Fashion&Style
What kind of hat was popular for men in the 1930s?
A. Beanie B. Fedora C. Baseball cap D. Bucket hat
B. Fedora
The fedora was signature men’s hat-stylish and practical, worm by movie stars and businessmen alike.
What kind of music was super popular in the 1930s?
A. Rock B. Swing and Jazz C. Pop D. Country
B. Swing and Jazz
Wing and jazz brought joy and fun energy during hard times.
What 1939 movie featured a yellow brick road?
A. Cinderella B. The Wizard of Oz
C. Snow White D. Alice in Wonderland
B. The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz gave people hope and color during tough times.
What canned meat product was invested in 1937?
A. Spam B. Hammy C. Corned Beef D. Bologna
Spam was cheap and easy to make, helping families stretch meals.
What board game, created in 1935, is still popular today?
A. Life B. Chess C. Monopoly D. Uno
C. Monopoly
Monopoly gave players a fantasy of wealth and success during poor times.
What type of fabric did women often use for dresses during the Great Depression?
A. Silk B. Denim C. Flour sacks D. Wool
C. Flour sacks
Fabric was expensive, so women reused flour or feed sacks to sew dresses for themselves and their children.
What fast, energetic dance become a craze in the 1930s?
A. Waltz B. Tango C. Jitterbug D. Salsa
C. Jitterbug
The Jitterbug was upbeat and matched the swing rhythm perfectly.
What was the famous child star with curly hair and dimples?
A. Shirley Temple B. Judy Garland
C. Lucille Hepburn D. Audrey Hepburn
A. Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple’s charm and talent bought smiles to the world.
What cheap dessert was made without milk, butter, or eggs?
A. Brownies B. Depression Cake
C. Angel Cake D. Chocolate Pie
B. Depression Cake
People used simple ingredients like vinegar instead of dairy.
What toy that spins on a string become super popular in the 1930s?
A. Spinner B. Yo-yo C. Top. D. Rubik’s Cube
B. Yo-Yo were fun, cheap, and easy for kids to play with anywhere
What was the simple and affordable fashion trend called during the 1930s?
A. Streetwear B. Depression Chic
C. Golden Glam D. Classic Revival
B. Depression Chic
« Depression Chic» meant staying stylish with limited money - reusing materials and focusing on simple designs
Who was known as the « King of Swing»?
A. Louis Armstrong B. Benny Goodman
C. Duke Ellington D. Elvis Presley
B. Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman led one of the most popular swing bands of the 1930s.
What was the main form of home entertainment before television?
A. Radio B. Movie theaters
C. Books D. Telephone
A. Radio
Families gathered to listen to radio dramas, music, and comedy.
What chocolate bar first appeared in 1930?
A. Snickers B. KitKat C. Mars D. Hershey’s
A. Snickers
Snickers quickly become one of America’s favorite sweets.
What did people mean when they said something was « swell »?
A. Expensive B. Annoying C. Cool or great
C. Cool or great
« Swell» was 1930s slang - like saying « cool » or « awesome » today.
What accessory did most elegant women wear to complete their look?
A. Scarves B. Gloves C. Earrings D. Hats
B. Gloves
Gloves symbolized class and elegance - women wore them to movies, dinners, and church.
What did people call large musical groups that played jazz for dancing?
A. Jazz Teams B. Big Bands
C. Swing Squads D. Funk Groups
B. Big Bands
Big Bands filled dance halls with brass instruments and rhythm.
What 1939 movie won an Oscar was set during the American Civil War?
A. Gone With the Wind B. Casablanca
C. Titanic D. Pride and Prejudice
A. Gone With the Wind
It was a major hit, loved for its story and beautiful production.
What was one common meal made from leftovers in the 1930s?
A. Meatloaf or stew B. Tacos C. Pasta D. Sandwiches
A. Meatloaf or stew
Families mixed leftovers to create filling meals that didn’t waste food.
What did « G-man » stand for?
A. Gentle-man B. Government ( FBI agent)
C. Gang member D. Grocery man
B. Government ( FBI agent)
«G-man » were FBI agent who fought famous criminals like Al Capone
Why did people often make or reuse clothes at home instead of buying new ones?
A. To follow trends B. They enjoyed sewing
C. To save money during the Great Depression
D. Clothes were banned in stores
C. To save money during the Great Depression
The Great Depression caused financial hardship, so people made their own clothing to cut costs.
Name one famous female jazz single from the 1930.
A. Billie Holiday B. Taylor Swift
C. Aretha Franklin D. Ella Mai
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday’s voice helped shape jazz and made her world famous.
What was the first full-length animated movie made by Disney in 1937?
A. Cinderella B. Pinocchio
C. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
D. Fantasia
C. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White was a huge success - no one had seen a cartoon movie before.
Why were meals often simple and repetitive in the 1930s?
A. People didn’t like cooking
B. Food and money were scarce
C. Cooks were lazy
D. People were dieting
B. Food and money were scarce
The Depression made it hard to afford many ingredients
What phrase meant something or someone was really awesome?
A. « The cat’s meow » B. « That’s bad »
C. « Far out » D. « No cap »
A. « The cat’s meow »
« The cat’s meow » meant stylish, cool, and the best of the best