roaring twenties Flashcards
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What was the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
A period of rapid cultural, social, and economic change in the USA during the 1920s.
What factors drove economic growth in the 1920s USA?
Technological innovation, consumer spending, and government policies.
What new cultural trends emerged in the Roaring Twenties?
Jazz music, dance crazes like the Charleston, radio, and cinema.
Why was the motor car important in the 1920s?
It supported other industries, improved roads, expanded cities, and enabled more travel.
How many cars were in the USA by 1929?
Around 23 million.
What made radio so impactful during the 1920s?
It reached remote areas, spread ideas quickly, helped the illiterate, and boosted the economy.
How did radio help develop sport in the 1920s?
Live sporting events were broadcast, allowing fans to follow their teams without attending games.
How many homes had a radio in the USA by 1929?
Around 10 million.
Where did jazz originate?
The southern USA, from African-American blues and ragtime music.
Name a popular dance inspired by jazz.
The Charleston.
What were two negative reactions to jazz in the 1920s?
- Seen as immoral by older generations.
- Faced racism due to its African-American origins.
Why did some cities ban jazz music?
They associated it with crime, immorality, and the breaking of traditional values.
Why was cinema so popular in the 1920s?
Tickets were cheap, cinemas were comfortable, and movies offered escape and glamour.
What was the ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’?
A period in the 1920s when film production boomed in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
How many Americans went to the cinema each week by 1929?
Around 110 million.
Name two famous film stars from the 1920s.
- Rudolph Valentino.
- Clara Bow.
What was the first Mickey Mouse cartoon and when did it debut?
Steamboat Willie in 1928.
