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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 were the sports like in the 1920s to 1930s?
What do yo mean by "most popular" - biggest attendance or biggest participation?
Baseball from sandlot pickup games to the major leagues had the greatest number of participants.
Horse racing had the highest attendance.
Which of these men was one of the leading sports figures of the 1920s?
Jim Thorpe (1887-1953) of Native American descent, played professional baseball and football and in the 1912 Olympics he won the gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon. King Gustav V presented Thorpe with his gold medals for both accomplishments. Before Jim Thorpe could walk away, the king grabbed his hand and said, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world". Thorpe, answered simple, humbly and honestly, "Thanks King."
What were differences between boxing in the 1920s and boxing now?
Boxing has evolved now, before boxing was a big thing, you could only use your hands, weight and power. Now it has had alot of interest lost, beucase of ufc. UFC is the new generation of boxing, it is mixed martial arts, you can box, kick box, karate, any fighting style there is you can use it. except for wepon fighting.
Why is sports important in the 1920s?
One reason why recreational activities, such as baseball, flourished during the twenties is simple economics. Since the upper and middle class were doing well financially, people had disposable incomes. The extra money made it possible for people to spend it on baseball and "fun," whereas before the financial windfall of the twenties people would spend all of their money on necessities like food, housing, etc. It is because people in the twenties were open to new ideas and wanted to do different things
Who were famous sports players in the 1920s?
Baseball: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson
American Football: Dutch Sternaman, Paddy Driscoll, Jim Thorpe
Boxing: Jack Dempsey, Georges Carpentier
Athletics: Paavo Nurmi, Albert Hill
What is true of the Pullman porters in S's?
The Pullman porters were African American men who served as attendants on luxury trains operated by the Pullman Company. They played a significant role in the development of African American labor unions and civil rights movements in the United States. The porters faced racial discrimination and poor working conditions but helped pave the way for better opportunities for future generations.
What was the result of the Pullman strike?
the result of the pullman strike was when debs went to jail lmaooo
How did flappers symbolize change in western society during the 1920s?
Flappers rejected old ways in favor of new, exciting freedom.
What is Gregory porters skin condition?
Gregory Porter has a skin condition known as eczema, which affects his skin's appearance and can cause discomfort. He often wears a signature hat to cover a scar on his neck, which he received from a childhood accident. Porter's openness about his condition has helped raise awareness about eczema and its impact on individuals.
