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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 big change in movies in the late 1920's was?
sound Technology was invented that enabled the addition of sound.
How has immigration change over the years?
Immigration changes from over the years because when there is either a war or no work where a person lives, it causes people to leave and immigrate to somewhere where there are job opportunities. People tend to stay where they are if there is work for them or taxes are low, so it causes people to sto migrating and puts the immigrant % down
The boom years of the 1920's were characterized by?
the rise of American consumerism, isolating the U.S. from the international community, and a spike in American culture.
What clothes were worn in the 1920's?
low, hanging on the hip dresses and long skirts for the women and girls
then for the men zoot suits,suspenders,and more suits
What weaknesses made the league of nations an ineffective force for peace in the 1920s and 1930s?
they didnt take action when they were supposed to stop conflicts, appeasement was there problem. they let Germany slowly conquer its neighbors until they were right on there doorstep ready to blitzkreig
What was Granville T Woods accomplishments?
Granville T. Woods accomplishments was to be a better inventor.
How did the the radio change life in 1920?
people could get their news faster and know what was going on in town
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What were some games and activities of the 1920's?
One games of the 1920's was stick ball. This was played with a broom handle and a rubber ball. The manhole covers served as the bases. The game rules were similar to baseball.
The price of a 1925 car depends on the maker of the vechile. A Vehicles estimate is to be around $800.
Why did Americans have more leisure time in the 1920s?
i have no idea but did u have this as a review sheet question?
What amendments if any were passed in 1920?
on August 18 of 1920 the 19th amendment was passed which was the federal recognition of women suffrage
The flappers of the 1920's challenged traditional American attitudes about women by supporting?
greater freedom in manner of dress and moral behavior
Increased tariffs on imported goods in the 1920s resulted in?
European inability to repay World War I loans.
Life in the 1920s compared to life today?
1920's--Known as the roaring twenties --Women were dressing in clothing that was "out there" --Men were at war and women were spending lots of money which begun the great depression --lots of fads --racial discrimination --new roles for women (jobs) --New President (Roosavelt Delanor Franklin) Today--Economy Troubles --racial discrimination --more freedom for women (running for president) --fads --war saving money
How was organized labor affected by the economy in the 1920s?
Since they had little power, they did not benefit as much as others.
Why was it believed in the late 1920's that the first two divisions were fictitious?
OK this is how it was done it was believed that in the late 1920's the first two divisions were fictitious because people there didn't know that it was safe to do these things. They didn't even care and also understand why this was happening in the world. It was also believed because they didn't have any respect for the people in the town or city or whatever it was. Yeas so thank you and GOODNIGHT!!!!!
this is the year (1918) my father was born in Altoona Pa. it was a booming railroad town then PRR being a big form of income to the area. his father worked the railroad for 48 years. my dad just passed in 2009 & always told stories of the horse & buggy days.i really miss him .
