The Roaring 20s

What 1920s invention is this?

What 1920s invention is this?

What 1920s invention is this?

Why was the 1920s decade called the “Roaring” Twenties?

• Because of the loud music of the 1930s.

• Because of its booming prosperity, cultural importance, and social change.

• Because of its agricultural decline and poverty.

• Because it was a time of strict social restrictions and limited cultural expression.

What did the 19th amendment grant citizens?

• The right to free speech for all citizens.
• The right to bear arms for women.
• The right to education for all citizens.
• The right to vote for women.

Vocab Word: People who buy and use products and services.

Vocab Word: The large-scale demand for goods.

What allowed for the mass production of goods such as cars?

• Assembly line production techniques
• Traditional artisan techniques
• Automated robotic assembly
• Handcrafted production methods

How did flappers symbolize the 1920s?

• Flappers represented traditional gender roles of the 1920s.
• Flappers were known for their conservative fashion choices.
• Flappers symbolized the return to Victorian values.
• Flappers symbolized the 1920s as icons of women's freedom and cultural change.

How did the everyday life of Americans change in the good times of the 1920s?

• Life remained unchanged with no new technologies introduced.
• The 1920s saw a decline in consumer spending and entertainment options.
• Social roles became more rigid and traditional during this decade.
• People took more vacations, attended sporting events and movies, and bought radios and listened to them as a family.