women in the 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
what were the political rights of women in 1920s
A
- could vote
- did not have as much political power as a man
2
Q
how many women were employed in 1920s
A
1o million
3
Q
employment of women in 1920s
A
- factory work
- radio industry
- office work
4
Q
what as the public behaviour of women in 1920s
A
-smoked
-drank
-drove cars
-went out w/men w/out chaperone
-sports
5
Q
how did women dress in the 1920s
A
knee length
short hair
makeup
jewellery
6
Q
when could women vote
A
1920
7
Q
who were flappers
A
- liberated urban young woman from middle class
- represented extreme changes in women
- short hair, heavy makeup
- smoke, drank
- hung out w/ men
- danced
8
Q
what were examples of discrimination towards native indians
A
- lived in poverty
- racial segregation
- Indian traditions banned
- lost rights to their land
- went to special schools
- poor education, high unemployment
- poor health facilities
9
Q
when did USA attempt to improve their lives
A
1934
10
Q
examples of limited tolerance
A
- gave them American citizenship and political and legal rights
- attempts to improve their lives on recommendation made in report
11
Q
when did USA give North Americans citizenship
A
1924
12
Q
when was the report
A
1928
13
Q
what was the name of the report
A
Merriam Report
