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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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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.
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.
Many Americans purchased goods on credit.
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.
What caused some of the cultural conflicts of the 1920s?
Many people wanted to turn back Progressive reforms from the previous decades.
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.
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.
What did the treaty of locarno guarentee?
The treaty of Locarno was signed in 1925. The treaty of Locarno guaranteed that there were common boundaries of France, Germany, and Belgium.
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 is goldfish eating of the 1920's?
Goldfish Eating was when a group of people would gather together and, as plain as the name, eat goldfish. People would compete against each other to see how many they could swallow whole. This really became popular when in 1939 when a Harvard college student swallowed a goldfish when the other couldn't. It grew from there.
Eventually, it became so popular, laws were made banning the 'cruel consumption' of the fish.
here's some more information: http://www.badfads.com/events/goldfish-swallowing/
What is the most widely used statistical report for comparing economic trends called?
The most widely used statistical report for comparing economic trends is called "consumer price index".
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
