Health innovations
developed in the early 1900s but becoming widespread in the 1920s, allowed doctors to peer inside the human body without surgery
what is an x-ray?
The mass popularity of radio in the 1920s had this long-term effect on American culture, particularly in the realm of entertainment and news.
What is the creation of a shared national culture, with a common set of media experiences and news
This invention made cleaning floors much easier and was invented in the 1920s.
what is it?
Vacuum Cleaner
The adoption of the automobile in the 1920s helped transform American society by leading to the creation of this infrastructure.
What are highways/interstates
this car, introduced by Ford, was mass-produced in the 1920s, making it affordable for the average family.
what is the Ford Model T?
this Scottish scientist discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, though it would not be mass-produced until the 1940s
who is Alexander Fleming?
This 1920s prohibition law aimed to reduce alcohol consumption but led to the rise of illegal bars known as _____
what are speakeasies
These small medical patches were invented in 1920 to cover cuts and scrapes.
what is it?
Band aids
This manufacturing process, popularized by Henry Ford, involves moving products along a conveyor belt where each worker adds a specific part, allowing for mass production at a faster rate.
What is an assembly line?
introduced in the 1920s, this transportation device is on a set route and became an alternative to trains
what are buses
The development of this procedure allowed doctors to treat a variety of diseases to stimulate immunity.
what is vaccination?
The Jazz Age and the popularity of African American culture in the 1920s had this enduring impact on American music.
What is the global spread of jazz music and the influence of African American culture on modern music genres?
How did tractors impact rural communities?
They boosted farming efficiency, reducing the need for manual labor.
This 1920s invention of the radio paved the way for the development of _____ industry, which became a major part of the entertainment sector
What is the broadcast and media industry?
first developed in the 1920s, these large public structures provided a way for planes to take off and land.
what are airports?
This 1920s medical innovation, commonly used during surgery, allowed doctors to prevent infections by cleaning and sterilizing surgical tools and wounds.
what is sterilization?
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s had this long-term effect on the civil rights movement and African American identity
What is the establishment of a strong African American cultural identity and the foundation for later civil rights activism?
what were the uses of radio?
to listen to news and important information.
The Model T Ford's affordability in the 1920s contributed to the creation of this major societal shift, especially in terms of mobility
What is the suburbanization of America?
this luxury car brand, founded in the 1920s with elegance in its design.
what is bentley
In the 1920s, this disease was eradicated in many parts of the world due to the widespread use of a vaccine developed by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century.
what is smallpox?
In the 1920s, the growth of this industry made cars affordable to the average American and revolutionized the way people lived, worked, and traveled
what is the automobile industry
What was invented by Willis Carrier in 1922?
It was the first Air conditioner.
The 1920s advancement in aviation technology, epitomized by Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, ultimately led to the growth of this global industry
What is the airline industry?
A new car tire that was invented in the 1920s, this made cars more durable and safer
what is the balloon tire