The Roaring Twenties Flashcards
What was the Roaring Twenties?
The Roaring Twenties was a period of rapid cultural, social, and economic change in the USA in the 1920s.
What drove the economic growth during the Roaring Twenties?
Technological innovation, increased consumer spending, and government policies drove the economic growth.
What were the effects of the economic boom in the 1920s?
The economic boom led to rising living standards and the emergence of a modern consumer culture.
What social changes occurred during the Roaring Twenties?
People began to challenge traditional values, leading to new forms of expression and social freedom.
What cultural phenomena emerged in the 1920s?
The decade saw the rise of jazz music, dance crazes like the Charleston, and new entertainment forms like radio and cinema.
When was the motor car invented?
The motor car was invented in 1885.
How did mass production affect the car industry in the 1920s?
Mass production led to significant growth in the car industry during the 1920s.
How many cars were there in the USA by 1929?
By 1929, there were around 23 million cars in the USA.
What were some impacts of the motor car in the USA?
The motor car improved the road network, enabled further travel, supported other industries, expanded cities, and created wealth.
What was the most popular entertainment medium in the 1920s?
During the 1920s, radio was the most popular entertainment medium.
How many radio stations existed by the end of the 1920s?
By the end of the 1920s, there were hundreds of radio stations.
What role did radio play in the lives of Americans?
Radio improved day-to-day life, provided news quickly, and communicated information to all citizens.
How did radio contribute to the economic boom?
Companies sponsored radio programs and created ads, contributing to the economic boom.
What was the impact of jazz music in the 1920s?
Jazz music became popular outside the South and developed new dances like the Charleston.
What were some positives and negatives of jazz music?
Positives included new dances and cultural integration; negatives included bans in cities like New York and Detroit.
