Life in the 1920s

Life in the 1920s

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video begins with the discovery of a time machine in the basement, leading the narrator to travel back to the 1920s. The narrator explores the cultural and economic aspects of the Roaring Twenties, highlighting the shift from rural to urban living, the rise of jazz music, and popular dances like the Charleston. The video also compares technological advancements, such as the popularity of radios and newspapers, to modern-day technology. The narrator reflects on the differences between the 1920s and today, concluding with a question about which time period viewers would visit if they had a time machine.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What era does the narrator travel back to using the time machine?

The Victorian Era

The Industrial Revolution

The Roaring Twenties

The Renaissance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant cultural shift in the 1920s?

The rise of classical music

The decline of urban living

The popularity of jazz music

The invention of the television

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dance was popular during the 1920s?

The Salsa

The Waltz

The Charleston

The Tango

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main method of communication for most Americans in the 1920s?

Television

Radio

Newspaper

Internet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did a newspaper cost in the 1920s?

Five cents

Two cents

Ten cents

One cent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cost of a gallon of milk in the 1920s?

30 cents

60 cents

90 cents

120 cents

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common mode of long-distance travel in the 1920s?

Airplane

Bicycle

Car

Train

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