Boom Flashcards
(25 cards)
What decade is known as the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
The 1920s.
True or False: The 1920s was a time of economic prosperity in the United States.
True.
What major social change occurred for women during the 1920s?
Women gained the right to vote with the 19th Amendment.
Fill in the blank: The economic boom in the 1920s led to an increase in ________ for women.
employment opportunities.
What was the term used to describe women who challenged traditional norms in the 1920s?
Flappers.
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
The 19th Amendment.
True or False: The 1920s saw a decline in women’s participation in the workforce.
False.
What negative societal issue persisted for women despite the progress made in the 1920s?
Gender inequality and discrimination.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a popular style of dress for women in the 1920s? A) Victorian dress B) Flapper dress C) Business suit
B) Flapper dress.
What invention greatly contributed to the economic boom in the 1920s?
The automobile.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant cultural movement among African American artists and intellectuals during the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance.
True or False: The stock market crash of 1929 marked the end of the economic boom.
True.
What was one positive impact of the economic boom on women’s roles in society?
Increased independence and access to higher education.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant technological advancement in the 1920s? A) Television B) Radio C) Computer
B) Radio.
What was the impact of the 1920s on women’s fashion?
Fashion became more relaxed and less restrictive.
True or False: The 1920s were characterized by a conservative approach to social issues.
False.
What role did advertising play during the economic boom of the 1920s?
It spurred consumerism and influenced lifestyle choices.
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement in the 1920s sought to prohibit alcohol.
Prohibition.
What was one of the negative effects of the economic boom on society?
Increased wealth disparity and economic instability.
Multiple Choice: Which event signaled the end of the economic prosperity of the 1920s? A) World War I B) The Great Depression C) The New Deal
B) The Great Depression.
What was one way women expressed their newfound freedom in the 1920s?
By participating in social activities such as dance and nightlife.
True or False: Women’s suffrage was fully achieved in the 1920s.
True.
What profession saw an increase in female participation during the 1920s?
Teaching and clerical work.
Fill in the blank: The cultural clash of traditional values versus modern lifestyles was evident in the ________ of the 1920s.
societal norms.
