The roaring 20s Flashcards
(4 cards)
Jazz
Most popular genre originated with African Americans. Started
the ‘Jazz Age’ and popularised dances such as the Charleston. Louis
Armstrong famous singer.
Radio
Consumer boom and advertising. But huge social impact –
most people listened. NBC radio station making $150 million a year.
Sport and Jazz would be played.
Cinema
Ultimate leisure experience. Stars like Charlie Chaplin silent
movie star. Hundred million tickets sold every week.
Sport
Baseball became the American sport. Babe Ruth famous player
and teams such as New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. LINKS to
Radio.