Characteristics of Life in the 1920s Flashcards
1
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Isolation
A
Cutting country off from the rest of the world
2
Q
Prohibition
A
Banned consumption, sale, and use of alcohol in organized crime
3
Q
Airplanes
A
The Wright Brothers launched first aircraft
4
Q
Lost Generation
A
Writers disconnected with culture (Hemingway, Fitzgerald)
5
Q
Fundamentalism
A
Interpreting the Bible literally Problems with evolution Scopes Trial
6
Q
Easy Credit
A
More goods more to buy people buying now and paying later
7
Q
Radio
A
Nationwide stations allowed a common connection and culture in America
8
Q
Renaissance
A
Literary and artistic movement among African Americans
9
Q
Jazz Age
A
Jazz music comes to the forefront and club open
10
Q
Automobiles
A
Henry Ford begins mass producing his Model T
11
Q
Film
A
First sound films come out in America
