'the Boom' Flashcards
1
Q
Why was there an economical boom in the 1920s?
A
- mass production
- hire purchase
- introduction of advertising
- shares in stock markets
2
Q
Who benefited from the boom?
A
- Single women (flappers)
- Housewives
- Businessmen
3
Q
How did single woman benefit from the boom?
A
- became financially independent from men
- given the right to vote
- excepted into employment
- could support themselves
4
Q
How did housewives benefit from the boom?
A
- Mass production of vacuum cleaners and fridge freezers made chores easier
- more rights
5
Q
How did businessmen benefit from the boom?
A
- industries boomed
- more people started invested in shares
6
Q
Who lost out due to the ‘boom’?
A
- Black people
- immigrants
- businessmen
7
Q
Why did black people lose out due to the ‘boom’?
A
- lived below poverty
- a lot of discrimination
- white people were given jobs first
- did not have as many rights as others
8
Q
Why did immigrants lose out due to the boom?
A
- blamed for all problems in society
9
Q
Why did businessmen lose out due to the boom?
A
- many businesses were forced to close down (Great Depression)
- many jobs were lost
10
Q
What was prohibition?
A
- the banning of producing and selling alcohol
11
Q
Why was prohibition introduced?
A
- the government thought alcohol was corrupting minds
- wanted a healthier America
12
Q
When was prohibition introduced?
A
- in 1920 and only lasted until 1933
13
Q
What was the outcome of prohibition?
A
- crime developed
- people produced their own alcohol (poisonous)
- justice system was corrupt
- more speakeasies then bars
- levels of alcohol consumption fell by 30%
14
Q
What were speakeasies?
A
- Underground/hidden places that sold alcohol illegally
15
Q
What type of people went to speakeasies?
A
- flappers
- businessmen
- police
- senior officers
- prohibition officers
