life in the 1920s

the 1920’s overview including nicknames

rough period of adjustment to civilian life for soldiers (inflation, injury, and long process for soldiers to get adjusted)

there was a wider acceptance of single women in female jobs, they were 15% of the workforce in 1921

creation of mass culture which created a sense of unit

gov. played a bigger role in people’s lives

returned sense of normalcy (getting over war trauma)

revolution in enterainment

economy well by 1924

“roaring 20’s” “jazz age”

boom of spectator sports

golden age of spots for women

large cities, more free time

stock market crash overview

through 1920’s many invested in the stock market

some bought on margin (only 10% down, owed rest)

stock prices rose

stock prices began to fall near 1928-1929 so ppl panicked and sold stocks which deflated the value even more

october 29, 1929 (black tuesday) the stock exchange crashed (lost alot of their value)

investors lost millions, life savings wiped out in an instant as businesses and banks closed

countries stopped trading w each other which further hurt the economy

Canadian income fell by 50%, imports by 55%, and exports by 25%

of the 10 million Canadians, 2 million were living on relief handouts

27% were unemployed and sucide rates increased

what did canaidans do for fun in 1920’s and why

The new consumer lifestyle of the 1920s allowed fads to occur.

Fads such as dance marathons, Mah Jongg, cross word puzzles, and flagpole sitting swept the nation.

women’s changing fashion ins 1920s

• Some women rebelled against traditional ideas of dress and behavior.

• Many cut their hair into a short "bob" style and were called flappers.

• Others also challenged traditional expectations for women.

new dance moves or films in 1920s

• In the Roaring 20s, people moved away from older dances like the polka, two-step, and waltz.

• They created a new dance craze: the Charleston.

The 1920s was a time of prosperity for many, with rising earnings allowing more spending on entertainment and leisure.

• The film industry became very popular, and movie stars gained international fame.

• Films were silent until the mid-1920s.

what else did ppl do in the 1920s for fun

• Sports: Baseball, hockey, and other sports became widely followed.

• Radio: The rise of radio broadcasting provided entertainment through music, comedy, and drama programs.

• Social gatherings: People often went to parties, speakeasies, and other social events.

why did these fads occur

• Desire for novelty: After World War I, people sought new ways to entertain themselves, leading to quirky fads.

• Media influence: The media, especially newspapers, helped spread unusual trends like flagpole sitting, making them more popular.

• Youth culture: Young people in the 1920s were eager to break free from traditional values, embracing fun, rebellious, and unconventional activities.