Society and Economy in 1920s America Flashcards
(5 cards)
By how many hours did the average working week drop in the 1920s?
From 47.4 hours to 44.2 hours
On average, how much did wages increase by in the 1920s (%)?
11%
What happened to the number of radio
stations between 1 921 and 1922?
Increased from I station to 508 stations
Name two dance crazes jazz music gave rise to.
- Charleston
2. Black Bottom
Name two famous African American jazz musicians of the 1920s.
I. Louis Armstrong
2. Bessie Smith