Economy
This car manufacturer revolutionized mass production with the assembly line, making automobiles affordable for middle-class Americans.
Who is Henry Ford?
A car developed by Henry Ford that was easy to drive and repair, priced at only $575
What was the Model T?
This look became very popular during the 1920s as it was more comfortable, simpler and loved by many.
What was the Boyish look?
Movies with sound in the 1920s were called this.
What are Talkies?
This amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This term describes buying stocks with borrowed money, a risky practice that contributed to the 1929 stock market crash.
What is buying on margin?
Radios were broadcasting this national event in people's homes.
What were Presidential elections?
This category of clothing became popular in the 20s that was worn during sports, skirts wear shorts and would be worn while playing tennis or golf.
What was Women's active wear?
This lively music style was very popular in the 1920s.
What is Jazz?
Flappers typically dressed in this type of dress.
What is a short, loose-fitting dress?
This concept became a major part of the 1920s economy, encouraging Americans to “buy now and pay later” using credit or installment plans.
What is consumerism?
Amount of income a country makes over a year off their goods and services.
What is GNP (gross national product)?
This type of shoe, people would wear with straps and low heals that made it easier to dance.
What are Mary Jane shoes?
This famous baseball player hit many home runs in the 1920s.
Who is Babe Ruth?
Flappers typically styled their hair like this
What is a short, straight bob?
This form of media convinced Americans that owning new products would make them happy, modern, and successful.
What is advertising?
Guiding a crew on an aircraft or vessel back to safety.
What did the first visual radio help with?
This hairstyle was seen everywhere during the 1920s and they would add accsesories to make it bold.
This type of music from the countryside was also called “hillbilly music.”
What is Country Music?
By 1929, this percentage of women were employed
What is 25%?
The rapid economic growth of the 1920s created optimism, but it eventually led to this major event in 1929.
What is the stock market crash?
These household appliances became common thanks to electricity and credit.
What are washing machines, vacuums, and refrigerators.
Items like Barret's, Headbands, bow ties were added to outfits to add their personalization.
What are accessories?
Crossword puzzles, marathon dances, and eating contests were all examples of these in the 1920s.
What are fads?
The place where flappers could dance and drink alongside men was called this
What are speakeasies?