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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 symbol of the 1920s women was?
in the 1920s women wore there hair short wore skirts above the knees and smoked in public pretty badass THESE WOMEN WERE CALLED FLAPPERS
Henry Fords accomplishment's in the 1920s?
Henry Ford began building the world's largest automobile factory in MI. It was almost 7 million sq. ft. and it employed 81,000 people which was the max. capacity. The assembly line led to a more efficient automobile production. This large plant accomplished Ford's dream of mass production and led to the "Gasoline Age". This "Gasoline Age" was instituted because now gas stations, auto repair places, and other needs for an automobile were needed. In essence, Henry Ford not only created jobs in his company, but many others because of his Model T.
Friends are made in prosperity and tried in adversity?
Yep, definitely. I've had personal experiences of this: When I'm financially stable, everyone's good friends. The one time in 25 years i hit a rough spot, everyone starts getting edgy. That's when you find out who are your real friends, and who merely aquaintances ...
~Az.
How did Canadian farms effect American farmers in the 1920's?
In the early days of the last century the effects of primary produce competition was not as pronounced as it is today as transport was far more dificult and refrigeration in its infancy.
What was uneven distribution of wealth during the 1920s?
The wealthier people got taxed less than the poorer people in hopes that they will spend more money.
Charles A Lindbergh became a celebrity in the 1920s when he?
Made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
1920's ladies hairstyles popular with flappers?
Yes during the 1920's flappers wore the popular hairdos of the time. Because of the fact that it was a women's revolution in a sort of way they wanted to express themselves by having shorter hair.
Major scandal which the secretary of the interior was selling oil reserves for brides in the 1920's?
Teapot Dome!
What was used by the US to patrol coastal waters during the 1920s and 1930s?
A dirigible airship was used by the US to patrol coastal waters during the 1920's and 1930's.
6-16-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1928-S Peace dollar is a slightly better date of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $39.00-$40.00, better grade are $43.00-$45.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $53.00-$90.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
What were family activities in the 1920s?
The family activities in the 1920s were not so versatile as what is witnessed in the modern society. They included dinner, going to church together and hosting barbecues among others.
How much did a hat cost in 1920?
Hats in 1920 cost an average of one to four dollars each. A woman's cloche sold for $1.98 while a tam-o-shanter hat cost $2.98.
What age did the victorian children start school?
Victorian children started school around the age of six or seven. They were likely taught at home by a governess and then later a tutor and teacher.
In the 1920s what rose dramatically?
rose from about one-third in the early 1920s to almost two-thirds by the late 1920s.
Has employment in the car manufacturing industry increased or decreased since 1920?
business coursework right? i am stuck on it too so much random questions!
Yes agriculuter was very unrest many farmers didnt know what there future was going to be. Many lost there farms and homes
What was the double standard for women in the 1920?
Women during the 1920's were breaking out of their typical stereotype created by society that they had to cook, clean, and be the housekeeper. Women began "running wild" by showing more skin and going against traditional family values for the era. the double standard however was that, despite this somewhat of a revolution, women still cleaned, cooked, and kept up with household chores. Women during the 1920's were breaking out of their typical stereotype created by society that they had to cook, clean, and be the housekeeper. Women began "running wild" by showing more skin and going against traditional family values for the era. the double standard however was that, despite this somewhat of a revolution, women still cleaned, cooked, and kept up with household chores.
