History 1920’s Study Guide :D

1920's

What is the Jazz Age?

A quirky name for the 1920s when jazz skyrocketed in popularity.

What is a suburb?

An area outside of a city where people started living because they could drive to their jobs in the city.

What does credit allow a person to do?

It allows someone to buy something and pay for it later.

What is the purpose of commercials?

To broadcast a message that tries to get your attention or make you buy/do something.

What does suffrage mean?

The right to vote.

What does it mean to picket?

To protest with signs outside of a location or building.

What is progress generally defined as?

To move forward, or towards something usually indicating positive change.

What is the belief of evolution?

The belief that organisms change over time.

Define communism.

An economic system where the government controls the economy, as opposed to capitalism.

Define capitalism.

An economic/political system where a country’s economy, trade, and industries are controlled by private owners for personal profit.

What does backlash refer to?

A negative reaction by a group of people.

Who were suffragists?

People who fought and protested for women’s suffrage.

What significant change occurred in the U.S. after WW1?

The nation returned to being isolationist and experienced an economic boom.

What legislation made it possible for women to gain the right to vote?

The 19th amendment.

What were Jim Crow laws?

Laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.

What were the two key associations in the women’s suffrage movement?

The American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) and the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA).

What was the role of women during WW1 in relation to suffrage?

Women were able to leverage their contributions to the war as a basis to advocate for the right to vote.

What was the result of the Scopes trial?

It upheld the ban on teaching evolution in schools.

Which movement led to the Great Migration?

The movement of over 6 million African Americans from the rural south to urban North.

Who was a notable figure in the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes, known for jazz poetry.

What lifestyle changes did women experience after the 19th amendment?

Traditional gender roles became less strictly enforced.

What was a characteristic of flappers in the 1920s?

Women who sported short hair, heavy makeup, and knee-length dresses, often pushing social norms.

How did advertising influence the economy in the 1920s?

It encouraged consumers to buy more products.

What significant invention did Henry Ford contribute to the automobile industry?

He invented the assembly line for mass production.

What impact did household appliances like fridges and washing machines have?

They significantly lowered the time spent on chores and increased quality of life.

What was the Women's Suffrage Movement?

A movement advocating for women’s right to vote, which lasted 72 years.