1920/ The Age Of Wonderful Nonsense Flashcards
What is another name for the 1920s?
The Roaring Twenties
Also known as “The Age of Wonderful Nonsense.”
What was the Prohibition era?
A period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcohol was banned in the United States.
What significant event occurred in 1920 related to women’s rights?
Women’s Suffrage, granting women the right to vote.
What does ‘equality with men’ refer to?
The goal of the 1st Wave Feminism movement during the 1920s.
Who were flapper girls?
Young rebellious women of the 1920s known for their bold fashion and lifestyle.
What were some characteristics of flapper girls?
Heavy makeup, loose clothing, bob cuts, short dresses, and smoking in public.
What dances were popular among flapper girls?
The Charleston and the shimmy dance.
What type of music was popular in the 1920s?
Hot jazz.
What was a common activity for flapper girls?
Driving fast cars and going to bars.
How did flapper girls view discussions about sex?
They talked about sex more publicly than previous generations.
What fashion items did flapper girls reject?
Corsets.
What was a notable change in women’s dress during the 1920s?
Loose short dresses with hemlines above the knees.
What slang terms were popular in the 1920s?
Terms like ‘the bee’s knees’, ‘cat’s pyjamas’, and ‘that’s so Jake’.
What was a key technological advancement of the 1920s?
Mass production, making consumer goods more affordable.
What innovation did Henry Ford introduce?
The assembly line, which revolutionized manufacturing.
What became affordable due to innovations in the 1920s?
The automobile, specifically the Model T, which was only available in black.
What are ‘talkies’?
Movies that linked sound to moving pictures, including newsreels, cartoons, and featured films.
What are examples of ‘talkies’ from the 1920s?
Newsreels, cartoons like Betty Boop and Mickey Mouse, and featured films.
What new consumer products emerged in the 1920s?
Telephone and canned food.
What are some electrical appliances?
Electric lamp, radios, stoves/ovens (wood fire), refrigerator/freezer, phonograph (record-player), vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, washing machines, irons.
What causes decay?
Heat, moisture, oxygen.
What is salting?
Curing method that removes all moisture.
What is pickling?
Vinegar (rotten wine) + salt.
What are preserves?
Jam, jellies, chutneys.
