Industrial Revolution
True or False: The industrial revolution was good for all people.
False. Although good for big business owners, children, middle class workers, and many others were negatively effected.
What is one industry that benefitted from WWI?
Accepted responses: Farm and orchard production, sugar, beef/ranching, coal and copper mining.
True or False: 50 million people died from the Spanish Flu worldwide.
True
True or False: Women commonly wore large ballgowns during the 1920s
False! It was more popular to wear shorter dresses comfortable for dancing.
What were "hoovervilles"?
Shanty/tent towns of homeless people
Disease was a big problem during the industrial revolution. Name something that helped eliminate disease.
Accepted responses: Sewer systems or hand washing.
True or False: After the United States entered WWI, the governor called for Utahns to enlist in the National Guard.
False: Even before war was officially declared, Governor Simon Bamberger issued a proclamation on 24 March 1917 calling for Utahns to enlist in the Utah National Guard.
In what ways are Covid and the Spanish Flu similar?
Accepted responses- Both wore masks, many people died, worldwide, canceled public gatherings, etc.
How did the 1920s cause debt for many people?
To pay for the increased lavish lifestyle of the roaring 20s consumers took out large loans & relied on credit to buy the different product
What did the CCC program mainly do in Utah?
Worked on conservation projects
Define: Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the time when the world switched from agricultural society to more industrial society inclfuing factories, big business, and a move from rural areas to cities.
List 3 ways that Utahn's could be involved in the war effort?
Accepted answers: Victory Gardens, purchasing Liberty Bonds, collected money for the Red Cross, used meat and sugar substitutes, observed meatless days, knitted socks, afghans, and shoulder wraps, wove rugs for soldiers’ hospitals, made posters, prohibited the teaching of the German language in some schools, and cultivated patriotism at every opportunity.
How did the Spanish Flu affect Utah's economy?
There were negative effects on the economy because less people were working and spending money.
List 3 types of entertainment popular in the 1920s
Accepted responses:
Radio
Silent Movies
Music: jazz, blues, swing
Dancing: charleston
What was the WPA and what did it do?
Works Progress Administration
- Created jobs in infrastructure such as building roads, public buildings, etc.
- Helped bring the U.S. out of the Great Depression
How did the Industrial Revolution effect the working class people?
Accepted response: Working class people were often treated unfairly, paid unfair wages, and did not have a lot of power. This will lead to the creation of labor unions.
What role did women in Utah play during World War I?
They worked in factories and volunteered; they worked as nurses in hospitals.
How did the Spanish Flu affect daily life in Utah?
Public gatherings were canceled which impacted things such as work, school etc.
List 4 inventions created in the 1920s
Accepted responses:
Refrigerators
Vacuum Cleaners
Washing Machines
Televisions
Model T
Radio
Why did the government create the New Deal?
To help people recover from the Great Depression
How did the Industrial Revolution affect Utah's economy?
Accepted response: Overall, it will help Utah's economy as new and developing industries make their way to Utah. Some industries like farming though may be negatively effected.
Why did food production increase in Utah during World War I?
Farmers grew more crops to support soldiers
How did the Spanish Flu impact Utah’s workforce?
Many workers became sick and missed work
Define "Roaring Twenties"
The decade from 1920 to 1929 that showed extreme change in society, including new inventions, changes in entertainment & style. All which resulted in increased spending & debt.
How did the Great Depression affect Utah workers?
Unemployment increased (not enough jobs for people)