(Changes in culture) The jazz age

Question 1

Where was jazz rooted?

Answer 1

Black American traditional sounds

Question 2

How did jazz interact with the 1920s?

Answer 2

It became the defining sound of cities.

Question 3

Give an example of a popular jazz musician.

Answer 3

Louis Armstrong

Question 4

Give an example of a popular dance.

Answer 4

The Charleston

Question 5

Where did jazz musicians play?

Answer 5

Speakeasies

Question 6

What did consumer culture within prosperity mean for jazz?

Answer 6

Availability of radio & records meant people could listen at home.

Question 7

Context (RADIO) - what was the first radio station?

Answer 7

1920 in Pennsylvania called KDKA

Question 8

Context (RADIO) - in 19__, there were ___ radio stations across America.

Answer 8

a) 1922

b) 500

Question 9

Context (RADIO) - why were radio stations opposed by some?

Answer 9

‘Invisible particles’ were causing brain damage & dead birds were ‘proof’.

Question 10

Context (RADIO) - how much did radios cost?

Answer 10

$150

Question 11

Context (RADIO) - by 19__, __% of the _____ budget from families with radios was spent on radios.

Answer 11

a) 1933
b) 33%
b) furniture

Question 12

Context (RADIO) - what % of families had radios in the 20s?

Answer 12

60%