UNIT 3: Society In The Roaring Twenties Flashcards
ratified in 1920, the 18th amendment
Made the sale of alcohol illegal in the United States
Ratified in 1920, the 19th amendment
granted women the right to vote
The advertisement is similar to ad seen in US newspapers during the 1920s.
What purchasing method does this ad suggest that 1920s buyers use?
buyers should use credit
how did increase consumer confidence lead to a growing economy?
it encouraged spending
Which statement best explains the relationship between women and the temperance movement?
Many women were victims of alcohol related violence in the home
During the 1920s, mass production was used to create
The Ford model T
What is laissez-faire government?
A government that does not interfere with the economy
Which figure from the 1920s created works with themes about war, migration, and challenges in American life?
Ernest Hemingway
Which statement best describes an economic relationship that was true during the 1920s?
Businesses created new products as manufacturing became faster and cheaper
How did Americans turn professional sports into a national pastime in the 1920s? Check all that apply.
they attended games
They followed teams in the newspaper
They read about teams in magazine reports
they listen to games on the radio
how did consumerism affect the economy in the 1920s? Check all that apply.
The demand for goods increased
The price of goods increased
makers and distributors of alcohol during prohibition were known as
Bootleggers
how did new tech technologies change business in the 1920s? Check all that apply.
New ways to operate equipment were developed
New products were invented
More efficient ways to manufacture goods were designed
how did new tech technologies affect motion pictures in the 1920s?
Motion pictures could now be produced with sound
Which phrase best defines credit?
The immediate obtainment of goods or services and in exchange for future payment
