Ch 22-3 The Jazz Age Flashcards
What arts and culture symbolized the Jazz Age?
flappers, speakeasies, literature challenging the status quo, and improvised jazz music
What events became popular during the 1920s?
Events such as Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic; new games and activities, such as mahjongg and dance marathons; sports such as baseball, football, golf, tennis, and boxing.
What problem did Ederle face as a result of her swim?
Her hearing was damaged.
Summarize “An American Sound.”
Jazz, created by African Americans in New Orleans, became popular in the 1920s. Louis Armstrong was a great jazz improviser. Radio spread the popularity of jazz worldwide.
Do you think jazz would have gained such popularity without the invention of radio?
YES: jazz was an inventive and important expression of the 1920s spirit, and it would have spread through records and live performances. or NO: radio exposed large numbers of people to jazz who would not otherwise have had access to it.
How did jazz open up new opportunities for African Americans?
many had opportunities to play their music in other countries
Why was jazz considered and American art form?
It originated in New Orleans.
Why were certain authors critical of 1920’s American society?
They felt that Americans had become greedy and selfish.
Who were some significant writers of the Harlem Renaissance, and describe their accomplishments:
Langston Hughes wrote beautiful poems rich with racial pride. James Weldon Johnson combined poetry and politics in his editorials and as NAACP organizer. Zora Neale Hurston was an anthropologist and author who celebrated and preserved black culture in her work.
