Unit 5 The 1920s, Obj. #5 Politics, the Economy, & Society

Large scale buying, much of it on credit; this occurred during the 1920s, as Americans purchased new goods, like cars. This continues today, especially on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

• Deficit Spending

• Balance of Trade

• Consumerism

• Installment Buying

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which persuasive technique is being used in this 1920s-Era advertisement?

• Ethos (refers to credibility or authority)

• Pathos (appeals to the audience's emotions)

• Logos (uses logic and reason to convince the listener)

• None of the Above.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Produced on the Henry's Ford assembly line and only available in black, it spurred growth in other industries, like road construction and oil production. And if an interested consumer wanted to purchase one, but didn't have enough cash on hand, he or she could participate in an installment payment plan.

• Vacuum Cleaner

• Refrigerator

• Car

• Radio

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A symbol of the 1920s, this young woman asserted her independence and new-found freedom through her appearance and behavior:

• Flapper

• Muckraker

• Suffragist

• Patriot

What forms of mass media and entertainment defined the 1920s?

• Newspapers and the radio

• The "talkie" movie

• Professional Sports

• All of the above.