People were happy because WW1 had just ended. People wanted to have fun and forget about the war.
Why were people so happy in the 20's?
100
The Great Depression
What major event was happening in The United States during the 30's?
100
War Bonds are slips of paper that you would receive when you gave the bank money to help the war. At the end of the war, the Government would pay the person back for the money they lent the Army.
What are War Bonds?
100
They would add suspense for the audience.
Why would musicians play music during films?
200
Jazz
What type of music became big in the 20's?
200
Movies
Many composers would write music for...?
200
Black Musicians could not sell their albums being they knew that mostly white people had money, not blacks. they weren't going to make any money from that
Why couldn't Black Musicians sell their albums?
200
He was a famous actor in Silent Films.
Who was Buster Keyton?
300
Trumpet
What instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
300
Swing Music
What type of Jazz became popular in the 30's?
300
War Bonds
What did a lot of cartoon characters advertise during the 40's?
300
He was a famous actor in Silent Films.
Who was Charlie Chaplin?
400
7-12 People
How many people were typically in a Jazz Band?
400
Market Crash of 1929
What triggered The Great Depression?
400
It would be played during WW1 because it was trying to encourage men to go and fight. Its about war and serving your country. You are brave and this is the only way to show you are strong and brave and are full of pride for your country.
What did a lot of songs during this time try to do?
400
Most dramas were unsuccessful because the best emotion to portray when overacting was laughter or comedy.
Why was comedy better than drama in a silent film?
500
Louis Armstrong
Who was the first jazz artist to be given some liberty in choosing his material?
500
The Andrew Sisters
What sisters became popular in the 30's with there music?
500
Women would take over the men's job while they were at war, and they showed people that women are capable of doing anything a man can do.
Why were women such a big part of the war?
500
A tile that would show what the person was talking about. Since you couldn't hear it, it would be on the screen for you to read.