8.3 - The Roaring Twenties Flashcards
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What economic condition did Germany face during the 1920s?
A severe economic downturn due to the Treaty of Versailles.
Which countries experienced economic prosperity in the 1920s?
USA, Britain, France, Australia.
What term is used to describe the social changes and technological advances of the 1920s?
The Roaring Twenties.
What types of products saw a dramatic increase in production during the 1920s?
Cars and consumer goods.
What production methods contributed to the efficient manufacturing of goods in the 1920s?
Automated methods of mass production using machinery and assembly lines.
Fill in the blank: Advertising campaigns encouraged ordinary people to buy new _______.
labor-saving appliances.
What electrical innovation began to be installed in many Australian homes during the 1920s?
Electric lighting.
When did Ford and General Motors establish themselves in Australia?
1925.
How many cars were registered in Australia by 1939?
Over 560,000.
What was the first mass broadcasting medium that emerged in the 1920s?
Radio.
What significant cultural movement was brought about by radio in the 1920s?
The Jazz Age.
When did Australia’s first radio station go to air?
23 November 1923.
What was the name of the first ‘talking picture’ released in 1927?
The Jazz Singer.
By 1930, how many Americans were going to the movies weekly?
Over 100 million.
What style characterized women’s fashion in the 1920s?
Boyish ‘flapper’ style.
What behaviors were flappers known for in the 1920s?
Dancing, smoking, drinking alcohol in public.
Fill in the blank: Flappers often went out without _______.
chaperones.
What was the common perception of women’s roles during the 1920s?
Maintaining the home and raising children.
What hardship did Indigenous Australians face during the 1920s?
Government policies of protection and assimilation.
What was the impact of the 1920s on the job expectations of young women?
Many girls leaving high school were expected to work.
What was the pay rate for women compared to men during the 1920s?
Half that of men.
What was the response of male-dominated trade unions to women’s work ambitions?
Opposition, fearing it would put men out of work.
