Entertiament/sports/middle class life/mass media

How did the prosperity of the 1920s influence American entertainment?

• More disposable income led to booming movie, radio, and music industries.

• Rise of Hollywood and nationwide celebrities.

• Jazz music became the soundtrack of the decade.

Why was the 1920s known as the Golden Age of Sports?

• Americans had more leisure time and radio access.

• Sports heroes (like Babe Ruth) became national icons.

• Reflected optimism and energy of the decade.

What factors account for the popularity of sports figures during this period?

• Radio and newspapers spread their fame.

• Americans admired individual achievement and heroism.

• Sports offered escape from daily life.

How did the 1920s change by means such as advertising?

• Mass advertising encouraged consumer culture.

• Used celebrities and emotional appeals.

• Created desire for new products and lifestyles.

How did radio, advertising, and installment buying help the nation’s economy in the 1920s?

• Radio spread entertainment and ads nationwide.

• Advertising fueled consumer spending.

• Installment buying made products more accessible.

8. How did technological advances affect Americans’ lives at work, home, and play?

• Cars, radios, and appliances made life faster and easier.

• Improved communication and mobility.

• Expanded leisure and entertainment options.