The 20s and The Great Depression

making me wanna be a flapper

Treaty of Versailles

Terms imposed on Germany after World War I, leading to its suffering due to strict conditions.

Economic prosperity

Occurred in various countries post-WWI, marked by increased production, regular work, and money to spend.

Mass production

Increased during the 1920s, facilitated by assembly lines and machinery, making products more accessible.

Flappers

Women in the 1920s who rebelled against traditional roles, embracing freedom, short skirts, and public independence.

Great Depression

Severe economic downturn globally in the late 1920s, leading to unemployment, homelessness, and economic despair.

Assimilation

Policy towards Indigenous people during the 1920s, including the Stolen Generation, aiming to integrate them into mainstream society.

Susso

Relief payments provided by the government during the Great Depression to the destitute, consisting of food rations and coupons.