Social Change and Entertainment Flashcards
1
Q
Give 3 reasons why there was cultural change
A
- People wanted to escape the memories of WW1
- Some Americans had more money and time
- There were technological advancements
2
Q
Where did Jazz music originate?
A
From the ragtime music of black Americans
3
Q
What shows how successful Jazz music was?
A
The 20s became known as the ‘Jazz Age’
4
Q
What was the effect of the boom on sport?
A
Sport boomed - baseball became popular with figures such as Al Capone becoming fans
5
Q
How many tickets were sold per week for the cinema by the end of the 20s?
A
100 million
6
Q
How much did NBC make per year in 1929?
A
$150 million
