Post War/Politics
Which war did the 1920's follow?
World War I
What is the term given to an economic boom and surge of investment (leading to a rise in prices) in the stock market?
Bull Market
What led to an increase in leisure time? (related to work)
1. A shorter work week
2. More paid vacations
What did excess buying on credit immediately result in?
Low and unequal wages
Which Amendments related to Prohibition and name their purpose?
Bonus: What era did prohibition lead to?
18th: banned alcohol
21st: repealed 18th, alcohol allowed
Bonus: Gangster Era
Who lost jobs when the soldiers returned from war?
Women and minority workers
Name an example of an item that was mass produced during the 20's.
1. Vacuum
2. Radio
3. Automobile
Who challenged traditional roles of women?
Flappers
What year did the Stock Market crash?
1929
What was the name for unlicensed bars?
Speakeasies
Who won the election of 1920? (President and VP)
Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge
What other industry grew as a result of new products being produced?
Advertising
Why did young writers consider themselves part of the "Lost Generation"?
They did not conform to the times of material items and business mentality.
What is the term given to an abundance of unsold goods due to a drop in demand?
Underconsumption
What was the first movie with sound?
The Jazz Singer
What was the term applied to the time of recovery following the economic recession of the 20's?
Coolidge Prosperity
What is the term given to a uniform culture? (same styles, movies, music, etc)
Cultural Homogenization
Who did the Ku Klux Klan target? (include all)
Blacks, Jews, Catholics, Immigrants
What is the term for demands to cover loans?
Margin calls
What percent of population owned a majority of the nation's wealth during this time?
1%
What was the attempt to dissuade workers from joining unions by offering pension plans, profit sharing, and company parties?
Welfare Capitalism
What was the result in real estate due to the booming automobile industry?
The growth and increase in real estate in suburbs.
What society fought to ban alcohol?
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Name three of the causes of the Great Depression?
1. Weak economy
2. Unequal distribution of wealth
3. Excessive buying on credit
4. Weak corporate structure
5. Weak banks
6. Inadequate government policies
7. Weak international economy
How much did a Model T Ford cost in 1925?
$260