Automobiles
What mass-produced car made automobiles affordable for many Americans?
The Ford Model T
What invention brought news, music, and entertainment into homes instantly?
RADIO
What type of movies became popular nationwide in the 1920s?
Silent films
Name one household appliance that became common in the 1920s.
Washing machine, vacuum cleaner, or refrigerator
What economic trend grew because of new technology purchases?
A: Consumerism
How did cars change where people lived in the 1920s?
They allowed people to live in suburbs and commute
How did radio affect American culture?
It created a shared national culture
What did motion pictures help create for the first time?
Celebrity Culture
How did appliances change daily life?
They reduced time spent on housework
How did people often pay for new technology?
Installment plans / credit
What industry grew rapidly because of increased car use?
Oil, steel, or road construction
What new business strategy expanded because of radio?
Advertising
Where did many Americans go weekly to experience movies?
Movie Theaters
Who benefited most directly from household technology?
Women managing domestic labor
What modern development is most similar to 1920s technology changes?
The digital or internet revolution
Why did technological innovations of the 1920s transform American society?
A: They increased mobility, spread mass communication, and made daily life more efficient