20s American society questions Flashcards
What do we mean by the term sports celebrity?
It means someone who has become famous due to their contribution to sport.
What was the Hays code?
It was a set of guidelines that would regulate film.
In what ways are the sources different?
Source D: This source is supportive of jazz music and the source is implying that it is helping with the integration of black people into American society.
Source E: This source is critical of jazz music and it says that it is overtly sexual.
How did the First World War and the boom make an impact on women’s lives?
First World War: The War allowed women to take over the men’s jobs while they were away fighting. This gave them a sense of independence and no longer did they have to rely on their husband’s wealth.
The Boom: Some that were more privileged had a change but for the vast majority, their lives didn’t change. They were still not equal to men.
Why was Prohibition introduced?
- To prevent social problems.
- America could become a better place.
- Pressure from people in rural areas.
- Could stop alcohol fuelled violence from occurring.
Explain what the statistics show the effectiveness of prohibition.
The statistics show that prohibition had failed.
Why did immigrants see America as a land of opportunity and what drew them there?
They saw it as a place of prosperity and opportunity.
Write a sentence about the following.
Lynching:
This was where black people would be hung from trees.
Jim Crow laws: These were laws that enforced segregation.
NAACP: This was a civil rights campaign group.
