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History Q4-1
Roaring 20's
Term | Definition |
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Bolshevik Revolution | After the Bolsheviks won their revolution, Russia became a communist nation called the United Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) |
Fear in the US | Was that communishm might come to the US and there would be a revolution here |
Transportation (Automobile) | Made easier, faster, cheaper and more efficient |
Urbanization | When small towns start to appear on the outskirts of cities (Gorham for example) due to automobile |
Private Life/Social Life | People could attend more social gatherings and have private meetings |
Changes for Women - Work | More Opportunities |
Changes for Women - Inventions | Made life easier for women - Washer, Drier, Vacuum Cleaner, etc |
Changes for Women - Reality Check | Women still couldnt get the best jobs and they got paid less than men |
Entertainment in the 1920's and 30's - Radio | New invention - provides news, weather, entertainment, and sports |
Entertainment in the 1920's and 30's - Sports | Gave people a chance to get away from the depression |
Jim Thorpe | Greatest athlete of the century - gold medal winner in decathlon, pro football player, basketball, football, and track star |