Industrial Growth and Social Change in 1920s America

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the industrial and social changes in 1920s America.

Urbanisation

The process by which more people leave the countryside to live in towns and cities.

Mass Production

Manufacturing large quantities of goods using standardised processes and assembly lines.

Consumerism

A culture driven by the purchase of goods and services as a way of life.

Inequality

Uneven distribution of wealth, opportunity, and experience across social, racial, and economic groups.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Industrial Revolution

A period of significant industrial growth that changed how goods were produced and how societies operated.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a particular group or situation to understand broader trends.

The Roaring Twenties

A decade characterized by economic prosperity, cultural change, and the emergence of new technologies.

Assembly Line

A production process that breaks down a job into a series of steps, allowing for mass production.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often for work or better living conditions.

Boom and Bust

The cycle of economic growth followed by a downturn.