America 1920s (economic boom)

• What does the term "Roaring Twenties" refer to?


  The decade of the 1920s in the United States characterized by economic prosperity and cultural dynamism.
• What were the key characteristics of the Roaring Twenties?


  Economic prosperity, technological advancements, social and cultural dynamism, and changing lifestyles.
• What event marked the end of the Roaring Twenties?


  The Wall Street Crash of 1929.
• What sense characterized the Roaring Twenties?


  A sense of optimism, consumerism, and modernization.
• What was a major cause of the economic boom in the 1920s?

  Post-war industrial growth.
• How did new technologies contribute to the economic boom of the 1920s?


  Mass production techniques, like the assembly line, increased efficiency.
• What role did Republican policies play in the economic boom of the 1920s?


  Pro-business policies, including low taxes and tariffs on imports, stimulated growth.
• How did consumer credit impact the economic boom of the 1920s?


  The rise of hire purchase and installment plans made goods more accessible.
• What was the impact of increased productivity during the 1920s?


  Workers were producing more goods in less time, contributing to economic growth.
• Which industry was a major driver of the economic boom in the 1920s?


  The automobile industry.
• How did the construction industry contribute to the economic boom of the 1920s?


  New homes, roads, and buildings were needed for the growing population.
• What consumer goods became popular during the economic boom of the 1920s?

  Appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.
• What cultural phenomenon emerged during the Roaring Twenties?


  The Jazz Age, characterized by new forms of music and dance.
• What was the effect of Prohibition on American society in the 1920s?


  It led to an increase in organized crime and illegal drinking establishments.
• What was the significance of mass media during the Roaring Twenties?


  Radio and cinema became major forms of entertainment.
• How did consumerism manifest in the 1920s?


  A culture of spending and materialism emerged, driven by advertising.
• What was the Harlem Renaissance?


  A flowering of African American culture, particularly in literature, art, and music.
• What were the limitations of the economic boom in the 1920s?


  Uneven distribution of wealth, agricultural depression, overproduction, speculation, lack of regulation, and social inequality.
• What was the situation for farmers during the 1920s boom?


  Farmers experienced economic hardship due to falling crop prices and rising debts.
• How did speculation and credit contribute to the economic boom?


  Speculation fueled the stock market boom, while excessive consumer credit led to high personal debt.
• How did social inequality manifest during the economic boom?

  African Americans, immigrants, and women faced significant discrimination despite the economic prosperity.
• What were the key social and cultural changes during the Roaring Twenties?

  Women's rights, flapper culture, the Jazz Age, Prohibition, mass media, consumerism, and changing morals.
• What was the significance of the 19th Amendment in 1920?


  It granted women the right to vote.
• How did the "flapper" culture symbolize the changes in women's roles?


  Flappers adopted liberal attitudes and fashions, challenging traditional gender roles.
• What was the impact of the Jazz Age on American culture?


  Jazz music influenced dance, fashion, and language, becoming a significant cultural force.
• What were the consequences of Prohibition on organized crime?


  Prohibition led to the rise of organized crime and illegal bars known as speakeasies.
• What role did advertising play in consumerism during the 1920s?


  Advertising became more sophisticated, creating desire for new products.
• How did changing morals and values manifest in the 1920s?


  There was a shift towards more open attitudes regarding sex and relationships.
• How did the economic boom of the 1920s create tensions in American society?


  The boom created tensions between traditional values and modernity, especially among different generations.
• How did the agricultural depression affect rural America during the 1920s?


  Farmers faced falling crop prices and rising debts, leading to economic hardship.
• What was the relationship between overproduction and underconsumption during the 1920s?


  Mass production led to an oversupply of goods that many Americans could not afford.