pages 11- 13 of USA booklet (The Roaring 20's & women in the 1920's) Flashcards
What became one of the most powerful symbols of 1920’s America?
Skyscrapers
In August 1921, how many licensed radio stations were there in America?
1
In 1922 how many licensed radio stations were there in America?
508
In 1929, how much was NBC (National Broadcasting Company) earning per year?
$150 million per year.
In 1920, how much was the value of radios that had been bought, what was this in 1929?
$2 million worth of radios were purchased in 1920. By 1929 this had reached $600 million.
What did the 20’s become known as?
The Jazz age
What dances were developed?
Charleston & Black Bottom.
Who were some famous jazz singers?
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Bessie Smith
What were 2 famous baseball teams?
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
How much was Babe Ruth (baseball player) paid per year?
$80 000 per year.
Who was a famous boxer from the time?
Jack Dempsey.
Who was a famous golf player of the time?
Bobbie Jones.
Who was a group that didn’t benefit from the boom?
Poor farmers.
What is the quote from Scott Fitzgerald about the changing lifestyle?
“None of the mothers had any idea how casually their daughters were accustomed to be kissed.”
Which Hollywood stars were there?
Theda Bara
Clara Bow
Rudolph Valentino
What were 2 famous films from the time?
When a woman sins
Up in Mabel’s room
How many states were worried by a deluge of sex, so waht did they threaten to do?
36 states, they threatened to introduce censorship.
What did Hollywood introduce in 1930 to control how relationships were shown between sexes?
Hays Code
Before WW1, what were women expected to do?
- Expected to lead restricted lives
- Behave politely
- Plain clothes
- No make up
- Relationships controlled
- Chaperones
- No sport
- No public smoking
- no vote
- House wives, Few paid jobs e.g. cleaning, dress making, secretaries.
In 1917, what gave women jobs?
The war
What increased the freedom of women?
Cars
When did women gain the right to vote, why?
In 1920, due to their contributions during the war.
Why did younger urban women have more time to spare?
The introduction of electrical items such as vacuum cleaners.
How many female workers were there in 1929, how much more was this than in 1920?
10 million female workers in 1929, 24% more than 1920.
