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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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What is the concept of escapism in the 1920?
Escapism is a concept which is developed by Prophet Mohammed when he was threatened in Mecca which led his escape to Medina. As it is done by Prophet himself it is believed to be a great faith among Muslims and Islam followers.
^that may be true, but in the 1920s it was the concept that people could "escape" the reality of their own lives, since during this time it was economically hard for people, and for only a few coins people could experience the magic of movies and forget their worldly trouble for a while.
How did the Harlem Renaissance reflect the changing attitudes of the 1920s?
It reflected the changing attitudes because it made whites realize that blacks should be treated equally.
Was the 1800's American Dream a realistic goal?
Answer I think it was very realistic and still is because success is attainable with hardwork and determination.
How did the hardships of World War 1 affect Australian fashion in the 1920's?
The hardships of world war one affected Australian fashion for women especially. Due to their participatin in world war one it gave them independence, and confidence knowing that they can work equally as the men. The women in the 1920's were very different from a decade ago, and it was not only shown in their fashion but also in their social life and activites as well. There outfits became more "radical" and shorter and their new form of independence was seen. Their social life also changed as the women started to smoke and drink in public and wear there new outfits which not only showed them to be of a higher social standing but also gave the women of this decade more confidence and freedom.
and thay wanted to be treated as equals.so thay took on more maskline jods.
How has sports changes since the 60's?
well the population of the sports games have gone up dramaticly same thing with the price and the drunk fans
http://cprr.org/Museum/Ephemera/Baseball_SPRR_San_Quentin.html
What was the major result of consumer overconfidence in the economy in 1920?
many Americans purchased goods on credit
How does speakeasy relate to the 1920s?
Because of Prohibition, people were not allowed to drink but still they did anyway so they developed speakeasies as a way to hide the fact that they were selling illegal beverages.
Attitudes towards war in the 1920s?
World War I was originally called the "Great War" and was nick-named the "War to End All Wars." Consequently, the roaring 1920's was a celebration of NO MORE WAR!...Party Time! (Historically, such celebrations have normally been premature...especially when such realities as war, accidents, death, crime, misfortune, etc. are a part of life...to celebrate the ending of such events is to deny reality (sometimes called "living in a dream world").
The Great War ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Today we call it Veterans Day.
What new styles did writers and artists and composers experiment with in the 1920s?
they made pornos and began having live scenes of making love
What was the price of movie ticket in the 1920s?
Average price of a movie ticket in the 1920's:
1924: 25 cents
1929: 35 cents
How is today's boxing different from in the 1920s?
During the 1920's boxers wore very thin gloves that barely had any padding on them. Today, the gloves are much thicker to protect the hands.
What were the average dimensions of ballparks in the 1920's compared to today?
Ballparks were much larger in the 1920s than they are today, especially in center field. The old ballpark that the Boston Braves played in was 550 feet to straight away center. The Polo Grounds was 455 feet to center. Teams then valued bat control and sacrificing and hitting behind the runner more than they did the home run. Babe Ruth changed all that, though. And once the fans became enamored with the home run, as stadiums were built, their dimensions became smaller and smaller.
What symbol of business in the 1920s became labors prime enemy in the 1930s?
Henry Ford, I just took a quiz and got this question right.
Famous artists and writers in Paris during the 1920's?
Some famous artists and writers in Paris during the 1920s include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí. They were part of the vibrant creative community that was known as the "Lost Generation" and contributed to the cultural and artistic movements of the time, such as surrealism and modernism.
How much did a postage stamp cost in 1920?
The price of a First Class Stamp in the US in 1920 was 2 cents. It was good for one ounce of First Class Postage. It went up to 3 cents in 1932.
More common vehicles (Ford, Chevy, Plymouth) were usually between $695 and $895.
What was the name of the NFL football team from rock island 1920-1928?
The Rock Island Independents played in the NFL from 1920-1925.
