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Nineteenth Amendment
Constitutional law granting women the right to vote in 1920
Bertha Knight
First female mayor of an American city
Joan Crawford
Actress known for influencing fashion and behavior in the 1920s
Flapper
Liberated, fashionable woman in 1920s America
Chaperone
Person accompanying and looking after young women
Bob haircut
Short female hairstyle
National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)
Group advocating for women's voting rights
Anti-Flirt League
Organization challenging flapper behavior
Jazz Culture Influence
Shift in social norms allowing women to smoke, drive, and participate in sports
Petting Parties
Events where flappers publicly kissed men
Corset
Garment that went out of fashion in the 1920s
Bible Belt
Region where women did not adopt the new lifestyle changes
Joan Crawford's Influence
Actress known for popularizing flapper style in films
Hollywood Flapper Slang
Unique language used by flappers in the 1920s
Fashion Rebellion
Young women rejecting old-fashioned clothing for modern styles
Social Class Impact
Changes in lifestyle mostly affecting middle-class and wealthy women
Older Generation Resistance
Elderly and religious individuals rejecting new lifestyle changes
Economic Barrier
Poor women unable to afford new fashions and social events
Racial Disparity
Black women unable to benefit from changing lifestyle trends
Political Equality
Women gaining more representation and rights, including the right to vote
Middle-Class Independence
Middle-class women having more financial freedom and spending power
Advertising Influence
Companies targeting women to promote new products
Workforce Increase
25% rise in women working by 1929
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