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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 two nations competed for industrial dominance in Europe prior to world war 1?
The two nations that competed for industrial dominance in Europe was Germany and Great Britain.
Why did many banks close in the late 1920s and early 1930s?
Poor policy making by the American Federal Reserve System and continuous crisis in the banking system allowed the money supply as measured by the M2 to shrink by one-third from 1929 to 1933. Public bank failures, particularly the Bank of the United States, produced panic and widespread withdrawals of funds from banks. This caused many more banks to fail and have to close their doors. This caused a downward spiral among bussinessmen. There was no way for them to get new loans, and no way to renew the loans they already had, so they stopped investing which caused more banks to go belly up.
because they dint have enough money to give to people
Nativism and the Red Scare played into Congressional limitations on immigration in the 1920s. This is because people feared that a Bolshevik revolution (which has just happened in Russia) would come to the United States.
What were the problems in the 1920s?
One problem in the 1920s was prohibition. It was the 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, adn transportation of alcohol. Many people-especially women-thought this would be a great thing. Unfortunately, after the law passed, crime rates soared. Bootleggers-people who transported and sold alcohol popped up all over the country. Police sort of tried to stop the illegal alcohol problem...many were tainted and didn't want to force the 18th amendment, some looked forward to a beer or two after the shift.
Then there were speakeasies which were basically bars. That's where the flapper dresses come in, the jazz, and the unique styles. In order to get into a speakeasy you had to know someone who already went to one and could recommend you. People went to great lengths to hide the alcohol. False walls were put in, escape routes, all sorts of things to get out of being caught.
Then, the infamous Al Capone. He transported and sold tons of illegal alcohol. It seemed as if nobody could stop him and his dangerous gang.
Last, think about safety. Besides tons of gangs, the mafia, and spiked crime rates, get right down to the alcohol itself. Drugs today can be infused with dangerous substances (besides the drug itself). Alcohol then could, and probably was, mixed with various unknown substances. Without the government regulating alcohol production anybody could do anything with the alcohol they were selling. And to make alcohol affordable, they did whatever they wanted.
Also-the government realized that they were losing a HUGE profit. This was the only amendment to the Constitution that was annulled. The government figured that they may as well tax alcohol to make a profit...so they did.
Why my fellow Americans was there a great debate in the 1920s about the future?
I know the answer but I am not american SORRY
The farming crisis in the 1920s was caused by a decrease in demand for crops after what?
World War I.
How did most Americans regard the business world in the 1920s?
The Roaring 20's was a time where most Americans were mystified by the false prosperity everyone had access to because of the introduction of a credit system. Business became a major part of the economy, caused by the industrialization of the country after the first world war.
How did new inventions change transportation?
Henry Ford made the car affordable to ordinary people. He had a factory with an assembly line which allowed him to build cheap cars. The Wright Brothers flew the first motor-powered airplane which affected the current day aircraft industry.
Which is a post-World War 1 American cultural trend of the 1920s?
A significant post-World War 1 American cultural trend of the 1920s was the prohibition of alcohol. The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution enforced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks.
Which was not a cause of the economic difficulties for farmers during the 1920s?
Industrialization
indostrailisim
Drought
rising crop prices
Where women singers during the roaring 20s?
Yes there were many female singers in the entertainment industry during the roaring 20's
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Is the slang phrase Oh You Kid from the Twenties?
Yes, the slang phrase "Oh, you kid!" originated in the 1920s. It was used to express playful disbelief or to affectionately tease someone, often in a lighthearted context. The phrase reflects the playful and exuberant spirit of the Roaring Twenties, a time characterized by social change and cultural dynamism.
What are the good aspects of 1920s?
The 1920s era went by such names as the Jazz Age, the Age of Intolerance, and the Age of Wonderful Nonsense. Under any moniker, the era embodied the beginning of modern America. Numerous Americans felt buoyed up following World War I (1914-1918). America had survived a deadly worldwide influenza epidemic (1918). The new decade would be a time of change for everyone.
What Three neative effects that accompanied women's changing roles in the 1920s?
Intimidated by their bosses or professions, and men were angry at them for taking their jobs.
