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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.
3,480 Questions
How did they dance in the 1920s?
Look up flappers on YouTube, it'll have a few dancing videos for the 20's
Why was political change difficult for women in the 1920?
Social Attitudes About Women Made Change Difficult.
What was the foundation of the seemingly robust economy of the 1920s?
After World War I, the American economy boomed for a decade. Part of it was profit from the war, but it was largely based on people purchasing products on credit and owing a great deal of debt. This caused the economy to seem successful, although it would inevitably crash.
What items of female clothing became fashionable in the 1920s?
use a stain stick or something else to not ruin it
Why did prohibition gain support in the 1920s?
Prohibition gained support before it was established but lost support throughout the 1920's and early 1930's. And opposition to it accelerated rapidly after the mid-1920's as the problems it created multiplied and became increasingly serious.
Why did America's economy boom in the 1920s?
A mood of isolatism in America (after the 1920 elections which saw Warren Harding as the new president) caused America to cut off from European affairs and focus on it's own economic growth.
Marcus Garvey
How did women in the 1920s achieved freedom?
Many women used extreme methods to be heard... I can't remember who but a women ran I front of the kings horse killing both herself and the horse - she martyrd herself :)
In the beginning the Ford Model T was a cheap car when compared to other cars of this class that were selling for $2,000 to $3,000. It was cheaper than the other cars being built at the time but still the average consumer could not afford one. The 1909 model sold for $850 ($22,000 in todays money). But the assembly line method of production, better efficiency, volume, and cost cutting by Ford allowed to price to be reduced to $260.
What gains did women make in the 1920's in employment and recreation?
They gained the right to vote, but beyond that they were still paid less than men and unable to get work beyond the traditional jobs.
What did farmers do when the demand for grain dropped after ww1?
they reduced their prices and threw out unsold produce.
What was the general policy of the government toward industry in the early 1920's?
defining the work day by stating working hours and starting workers compensation
Did a Ukrainian immigrant name John Slemko arrive in Canada in the 1920's?
strabunicul meu care a fost nascut in Storojinet,Ucraina in 1876,a disparut in al doilea razboi mondial.Are acelasi nume.Din 1942 nu mai tim nimic de el.Nu stiu unde sa mai caut sa vad unde a decedat.Am 9 ani de cand caut.adresa mea de mail este bolohouse2002@yahoo.com.
What is an example of a cause and effect pairing of events that occurred during the 1920s?
prohibition and the rise of organized crime
my neighbor walks by myt window in the morning because i have finished my breakfast
What group suffered economically during the 1920s was the?
it was mainly the 'Blacks', coal miners and farmers.
What did US leaders in the 1920s hope to keep the rest of the world?
At arms length to avoid another war
