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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 did the french nobles spend their money on?
The French nobles most often spent their money on homes and decorations for those homes. They also built fortifications to protect those homes.
A cycle of expansion and contraction phases that a nation's economy experiences over time is?
A business cycle.
The United Fruit Company held a large stake in the economies of several Latin American nations during the 1920s and 1930s.
Was a monthly income of 1000 dollars considered rich or poor back in the 1920s?
A monthly income like that was HUGE back in the 20s. Especially because of prohibition. 1000 dollars was almost as much as the annual income.
The 1920s was known both as "The Roaring 20s" and "The Jazz Age. " Both of these nicknames reflect the importance of culture during this time, as well as how raucously the wealthy partied.
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Many Americans purchased goods on credit.
drawings and illustrations of 1920's flappers having fun by Kate Gabrielle
What were two signs of weakness in the 1920 us economy?
Two signs of weakness in the economy in the 1920's was that many people were buying on margin which means buying with loans, if people able to pay back the loan the would loose also buying with credit.
What caused some of the cultural conflicts of the 1920s?
Many people wanted to turn back Progressive reforms from the previous decades.
What does 'everything is Jake' mean?
From what I understand, everything's Jake means everything is good.
Who was the most famous bootlegger of the 1920's?
Al Capone was a famous gangster/bootlegger of the 1920's.
Why did stock prices rise in the 1920's?
During the 1920's, people received more income. So, they spent more and stock prices began to rise.
Why did men oppose women working in World War 1?
They thought women should be housewives and stay at home to cook, clean and look after children. They also thought at the end of the war the women had taken their jobs away from them. By working, the women challenged the stereotype people had made for themselves.
The New Deal was put into effect in which year?
The New Deal was first put in to effect in 1933. The New Deal started many programs in the states to help them recover from the Great Depression.
What was Harrit Tubmans greaest accomplishment?
Harriet Tubman was a former slave that led many hundreds of African-American slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Because of this, she earned the nickname of Moses, because she was leading her people out of bondage.
Which term best describes buying on margin during the 1920s?
Paying ten cents on the dollar for stock
