The roring 20s Flashcards
Question: What was Prohibition in the 1920s?
Answer: Prohibition in the 1920s was a period in the United States when the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned. It was enforced through the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act.
Question: Who was Guglielmo Marconi, and what was the significance of radio in the 1920s?
Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor and pioneer in wireless telegraphy.
In the 1920s, radio experienced rapid expansion as a mass media platform, becoming a powerful means of communication, entertainment, and information dissemination.
Explanation: Marconi’s contributions to wireless telegraphy and the growth of radio in the 1920s transformed communication and culture.
Question: How was jazz music a big part of the 1920s?
Answer:
Cultural revolution and social transformation.
Introduction of a new musical style with syncopation and improvisation.
The Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance.
Jazz’s close association with dance and entertainment.
Innovation by musicians like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
Widespread accessibility through radio and phonographs.
Fusion of musical traditions.
Expression of social liberation and rebellion.
Enduring legacy, influencing later musical genres.
What were popular forms of entertainment in the 1920s?
Movies
Radio Shows
Dancing (Charleston, foxtrot)
Jazz music
Speakeasies (secret bars)
Sports (baseball, boxing)
Vaudeville Shows (variety acts)
What are some slang terms from the 1920s?
Flapper
Bee’s Knees
Cat’s Pajamas
Speakeasy
Giggle Water
Hooch
The Roaring Twenties
It’s the berries
23 Skidoo
Dough
Flivver
Zozzled
What was mass consumption like in the 1920s?
Mass consumption in the 1920s:
Widespread affordability of goods
Driven by factors like automobiles, advertising, consumer credit, and standardized products
Encouraged by the growth of chain stores and a cultural shift towards valuing material possessions
What was the main purpose of the Immigration Act of 1919?
The main purpose of the Immigration Act of 1919 in Canada was to give the government more power to exclude and deport immigrants who were considered undesirable. This included individuals involved in radical political activities, especially those associated with socialist or communist movements, reflecting the widespread fear of these ideologies in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and World War I.
What was the Panama Railway Agreement in the 1920s?
The Panama Railway Agreement in the 1920s was a deal between the United States and Panama about running a significant transportation route in the region.
What were residential schools like in the 1920s?
Residential schools in the 1920s were places where Indigenous children were taken from their families. They were not allowed to practice their culture, and many endured harsh conditions, abuse, and lost their cultural identity.
Who were the Bolsheviks in the 1920s?
The Bolsheviks were a political group led by Vladimir Lenin that overthrew the Russian government in 1917, establishing the first communist state, the Soviet Union. In the 1920s, the Soviet Union underwent significant changes, including economic reforms.
What was the Red Scare in the 1920s?
The Red Scare in the 1920s was a time of intense fear and paranoia about communism and radicalism in the United States. It led to government crackdowns on suspected radicals and had a significant impact on American society and civil liberties.
What were labor wars like in the 1920s?
Labor wars in the 1920s were a period of intense labor conflicts and strikes in the United States, where workers demanded better conditions, wages, and the right to unionize. Some strikes turned violent, and government support for employers was common, but it laid the foundation for labor reforms and union growth in later years.
What was the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in the 1920s?
The VFW, founded in 1899, provided support, camaraderie, and advocacy for American veterans, especially those who served in foreign conflicts, with a strong focus on World War I veterans in the 1920s.
What happened on Bloody Saturday, June 21, 1919?
Bloody Saturday was a violent event during the Winnipeg General Strike when the Royal North-West Mounted Police and special constables clashed with striking workers, resulting in casualties, including two deaths.
Question: What was the outcome of the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919?
The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 resulted in a defeat for the striking workers. It led to increased awareness about workers’ rights, but also resulted in arrests, firings, and a temporary setback in the Canadian labour movement. It highlighted the need for labor reforms, which eventually influenced future labor policies in Canada.
