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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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During The 1920s Republicans Supported Policies That?
During the 1920s republicans supported policies that generally gave corporations free rein, raised protective tariffs, and cut taxes for the rich.
During the 1920s the Republican presidents acted?
During the 1920s, the Republican presidents acted to support big business.
Flappers was a term used to describe women in the 1920's?
"Flapper" originally was a slang word to indicate a prostitute. In the 1920's, the word came to indicate a modern, free-thinking and outgoing young woman with "bobbed" (short) hair and wearing the modern short dresses of the era.
Which is true of Pullman porters in the 1920s?
Pullman porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
How were some ideas of Huey Long and the American Liberty League different?
Huey Long proposed that the US government should provide a "Share our Wealth" program. This program would tax the rich and give the tax money to the poor. This would guarantee every family in America an annual income of $5,000. On the other hand the American Liberty League thought that the New Deal laws gave the president too much authority.
How much did a typical car cost in the 1920s?
The price of a car in the 1920's averaged about $1496. You could buy cars for as little as $260 and for as much as $4540. You have to remember that in those days if you had $100 it would be the same as $1005 today. So that $260 car was $2613 in today's money.
Which was true of Pullman porters in the 1920s?
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
Why is the 20s called the roaring 20s?
Post WW1, the 2nd industrial revolution formed the roaring 20s. New inventions, middle class society, economic success, and welfare capitalism all contributed to the success of American Living in 1920s.
The answer to this question would be 'women'.
What was the attitude of the wealthy toward the poor in the 1920's?
In the 1920s, the attitude of the wealthy towards the poor was often characterized by a lack of empathy and understanding. Many wealthy individuals believed in the idea of social Darwinism, which suggested that the poor were responsible for their own situations and that helping them would impede personal progress. This attitude contributed to a lack of support for social welfare programs and exacerbated the challenges faced by the poor during that time.
Which of the following statements about American agriculture in the 1920s is not accurate?
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Which statement about America in the 1920s is true?
I would say Many northern blacks returned to the South in search of better jobs.
What are two things that cause Americans to drastically change their spending habits in the 1920s?
Availability of credit, and advertising methods.
What was family life like during the 1920's?
The 1920's also known as "the roaring twenties" were a time of progression and change. The decade saw a massive economic boom, widespread technological advance and increased personal freedom. This personal freedom caused many changes; several people were influenced by these changes especially families. Family life varied as many customs became archaic and responsibility became a crucial issue for women in the United States in the 1920's.
Housewives in families were impacted a great deal; they had the job of taking care of the whole family. In the past, housewives had the occupation of producing food and clothing but in the 1920's they became the chief shopper, making sure the family spent enough money. They considered new household management by using the new products in the market and worked long hours cleaning, cooking, etc. but many of these tasks were made lighter and simpler with the use of technology. Housewives were also the chauffeur; they went shopping and transported children.
The 1920's called for a time of organization. Many young children who worked in factories and other places tended to have a negative atmosphere but in 1922, child labor laws were initiated after the Bailey v. Drexel Furniture Company incident. These labor laws and mandatory admittance laws kept children away from home for hours. The inherited values were beginning to be lost as children attended schools. Before the 1920's, parents and adults played an influential role in socializing children. Children revolved around adults more as they were taught what to do. All this changed when school peer groups influenced kids to interact with other of the same age.
Finally, family time was a major concern; a clear pattern was seen between 1920 and 1930 that showed a decrease in family size. This was due to an increase in Birth Control usage. Only 20 percent of families had five or more kids. The low Birth Rate meant longer life expectancy. This in turn meant that there was more time to do non-family activities by allotting a small portion of time to raise children.
There were many other changes that took place within families during the 1920; altered habits and customs were inevitable. These changes disseminate throughout America and also reflect upon today's family life style.
What did the flapper image of the 1920s represent for US women?
It challenged the traditional values that were set upon women.
Where would you most likely find a flapper in plumbing and what would it most likely be used to do?
A toilet flapper is found inside the tank of a toilet. It is a rubber stopper that rests over the water outlet. As the bowl is flushed, the apparatus lifts the flapper over the drain outlet hole. As the bowl and tank refills, the apparatus drops the flapper so it is again seated over the drain hole. Once the water in the tank reaches a certain level, the water automatically stops. Note: If your toilet constantly runs, most likely the flapper has not completely seated itself in the hole. Hard water can cause mineral deposits around the drain which prevents the flapper from seating properly. Also the rubber can become old and leak around the edges.
NOTE: Not to be confused with 1920s "flappers", women who dressed in short skirts, gaudy jewelry and headbands, and were fond of dancing.
