Society and Economy in 1920s America

Question 1

By how many hours did the average working week drop in the 1920s?

Answer 1

From 47.4 hours to 44.2 hours

Question 2

On average, how much did wages increase by in the 1920s (%)?

Answer 2

11%

Question 3

What happened to the number of radio

stations between 1 921 and 1922?

Answer 3

Increased from I station to 508 stations

Question 4

Name two dance crazes jazz music gave rise to.

Answer 4

1. Charleston

2. Black Bottom

Question 5

Name two famous African American jazz musicians of the 1920s.

Answer 5

I. Louis Armstrong

2. Bessie Smith