History Test (20's And 30's) Flashcards
0
Q
What nickname was users guide the 1930s?
A
The dirty 30s.
1
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What nickname was used to describe the 1920s?
A
The roaring 20s.
2
Q
What was the most popular type of music during the 1920s?
A
Jazz.
3
Q
Which important 1920s technology helped to entertain families with scripted dramas and music?
A
Radios.
4
Q
What is a bootlegger?
A
Someone who makes alcohol illegally
5
Q
What is a rum runner?
A
Someone who transports the alcohol illegally
6
Q
What is a speak easy?
A
Places where people drink secretly illegally
7
Q
What does the term riding the rails mean?
A
People who hitched a ride on a train without paying usually in a empty box car
