The Roaring Twenties

Flashcards about the Roaring Twenties.

League of Nations

An international organization formed after World War I to prevent another world war. Germany was initially excluded, and the U.S. did not join.

Hyperinflation

A major economic problem in Germany after World War I, where money rapidly loses its value, causing prices to increase dramatically.

Consumerism

The increased production and purchase of goods like toasters, vacuums, refrigerators, and cars during the 1920s, fueled by advertising and new production methods.

Prohibition

A nationwide ban on the sale and import of alcohol in the USA from 1920-1933, leading to organized crime and gangster culture.

Hollywood

The motion-picture industry that emerged in the 1920s, with the first movie with sound released in 1927, leading to widespread cinema attendance and the rise of 'stars'.

Radio

Became popular in the 1920s as news corporations started doing broadcasts. It was an easy way to listen to news and music.

Literature in the 1920s

A period of significant literary achievement with authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Agatha Christie.

Women in the 1920s

Increased opportunities and freedoms for women, reflected in fashion changes and the growth of women’s suffrage.

Harlem Renaissance

An intellectual, social, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York, celebrating African American culture and challenging racism.

New Negro Movement

The rebirth of African American arts during the 1920s.