Exploring the 1920s Cultural Changes

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A new style of dance in the 1920s

• A cultural movement celebrating African American art, music, and literature

• A law about immigration

• A type of jazz music

Which term describes women in the early 1900s who fought for the right to vote?

• Flappers

• Suffragettes

• Jazz musicians

• Bankers

What was the Jazz Age known for?

• The invention of the telephone

• The popularity of jazz music and new dances

• The end of World War II

• The building of skyscrapers

Who were flappers?

• Women who wore traditional clothing

• Women who challenged social norms with new fashions and behaviors

• Men who played jazz music

• Politicians in the 1920s

What does "personal credit" mean?

• Money given as a gift

• The ability to buy things now and pay later

• A type of dance

• A law about voting

What happened during the stock market crash of 1929?

• The price of stocks went up quickly

• The price of stocks fell suddenly, causing financial problems

• People started listening to jazz music

• Women gained the right to vote

What was the main purpose of the Immigration Act of 1924?

• To allow more people to immigrate to the United States

• To limit the number of immigrants coming to the United States

• To encourage jazz music

• To give women the right to vote

Which group worked for women’s voting rights but used peaceful methods like petitions and speeches?

• Flappers

• Suffragists

• Jazz musicians

• Bankers