Changing Ways Of Life
During what time period did urbanization accelerate?
The 1920's
The 18th Amendment started a clash between what kind of people?
Urban and Rural citizens
What group of people believed that the bible could be interpreted beyond its literal meaning?
Fundamentalist
Woman started to become more ____?
Independent
Marriage was based on what?
Romantic love
What was the population of NYC after urbanization?
Over 5 million
What did the 18th Amendment change?
Alcohol was no longer legal to consume, produce, or export.
Which group of people did NOT believe in evolution?
Secular Thinkers
An emancipated young woman who embraced the new fashion trends and urban life style were known as _____?
Flappers
In what years did the enrollment of high school quadruple?
1914-1926
Where did most younger Americans live?
The cities
Why was prohibition eventually repealed?
(Name both reasons for full points)
The government failed to budget enough money to enforce that law and many Americans believed Prohibition cause more problems than it solved
Who went against the law of teaching evolution?
John Scopes
What kind of new roles did women take on in the 1920's
They started working as nurses, teachers, librarians, secretaries and other typical feminine jobs.
What was the most powerful communication medium to emerge in the 1920's?
The Radio
Strangers, Money Makers, and Pleasure Seekers describes the type of people who lived where?
Urban Areas
Why was the 18th Amendment put into place?
Reformers believed that alcohol lead to abuse and accidents
ACLU hired who to defend the teacher who went against the law of teaching evolution?
Clarence Darrow
Which gender earned more money in this time period?
Men
Who made the first non-stop solo trans-atlantic flight?
Charles Lindbergh
Safe, Personal Ties, Hard-Working, and Morals describes what kind of area?
Rural Areas
Who was a famous bootlegger in the 1920's
Al Capone
How did the famous trail end?
Scopes was found guilty and fined $100
What year did women officially get the right to vote?
(100 extra points if you know the date)
August 18, 1920
List two movies that were popular in the time period that were made with sound
(and the year they came out)
Jazz Singer 1927
Steamboat Willie 1928