America in the early 20th century

Question 1

What were the 1920’s known as in America and why was it called that.

Answer 1

Roaring Twenties/Jazz age because the 1920s witnessed significant economic, and social growth

Question 2

List

New economic features in America , early 20th century

Answer 2

• New industries
• transport
• Consturction
• advertising
• Shopping
• Sport
• Cinema
• Newspapers/magazine

Question 3

List

New economic cycle in Boom, America early 20th century

Answer 3

1. Industry produces
2. Products which allows for
3. Adverising to be made, which makes
4. People go shopping for products, which funds will go to investing in new
5. Electricty types

Question 4

who were the presidents of America, during the 1920’s

Answer 4

1. Warren Harding served from 1921 to 1923
2. Calvin Coolidge held office from 1923 to 1929
3. Herbert Hoover was in power from 1929 to 1933

Question 5

Why did the farming industry fail during the 1920’s

Answer 5

There was not enough goverment funding

Question 6

What happend to Jazz music during the 1920’s

Answer 6

Jazz music became immensely popular, with artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington leading the way. Dance clubs and speakeasies were filled with lively jazz performances.

Question 7

Define

Flappers

Answer 7

Young women who challenged traditional gender norms by wearing shorter skirts, bobbing their hair, and embracing a more liberated lifestyle.

Question 8

Define

Prohibition

Answer 8

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which, taking effect in 1920, prohibited the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Question 9

Define

Speakises

Answer 9

Illegal bars , where people could enjoy alcholic breavages, music, and socializing.

Question 10

What ended the Roaring 20’s

Answer 10

The stock market crash of 1929 .