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Decade - 1920s
This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1920s.
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There was a conflict between old and new American idea
Who were the three men who held office of president during the 1920s?
US Presidents in the 1920,s were Wilson, Harding, Coolidge and Hoover.
What occurred in 1920 that changed the climate of elections in the US?
From 1920 onwards women were able to vote in elections for Congress in the US on the same basis as men.
What was housing like in Britain in the 1920's?
In many working class districts the 'two-up, two-down' with no inside bathroom or lavatory was still very common indeed. However, the 1920s and 1930s also saw the first really large scale council housing developments.
History assignment is due tomorrow. Better get a move on. ; )
Term used during the 1920s for young women trying to appear sophisticated in dress and behavior?
They were called flappers
Radio comedian of the 1920s and 1930s?
One of the radio comedians of the 1920's and 1930's was Jack Benny. Milton Berle was another radio comedian of the 1920's and 1930's.
Who was known for starting standard oil and the monopoly of the oil business in the 1800's?
John D. Rockefeller
It was for power and control over the mafia and Italian- American organized crime.
What were dance marathons in the 1920s?
Dance marathons were used in the 1920' s where flappers and men danced till tehy dropped literally!!And peopel chose who danced best!!
How many people did Machine gun Kelly kill?
No. Machine Gun Kelly has never killed anyone. But his favorite Gun is a Tommy kepsake machine Gun which he is said to have only fired at tin cans
What areas expierneced economic growth during the 1920s and 1930s?
Economic growth occurred because of the news sales of goods.
Which of the following describes Henry fords contribution to American society in the 1920s?
Henry's ideas revolutionized production, wages, working conditions, and daily life
A lot of what made up the popular culture of the 1920's are still part of the mass media in today's life. In the 1920's, although they hadn't invented the technology for sound, people went to the movies to watch motion pictures just like many people go to the movies today. A lot of people listened to the radio and because of the radio and motion pictures, baseball and boxing became very popular just like sports are very popular in today's society. So as you can see, a lot of the popular culture of the 1920's are still a big part of most Americans lifestyles.
Why was Germany excluded from the Olympic Games from 1920 to 1928?
They were Ostracised from the international community after WWI due to the fact they plunged Europe into war.
What was clothing like in the 1920's and 30's?
Some things women wore in the 1950's:
poodle skirts, black and white striped shirts, matching knee socks, white tennis shoes with white bobby socks, sometimes they also wore ribbons in their hair to match their dress.
