What were the Roaring 20s?

The decade after WWI. It was full of energy, excitement, and change.

Why did the economy grow in the 1920s?

Factories, new technology, and credit

What were 3 examples of the new technology in the 1920s?

Automobiles, Radios, Household appliances

How did the role of women change in the 1920s?

Women became more independent, could vote, and had lives beyond just home and family.

Young women in the 1920s who challenged old rules.

How did flappers show their freedom through their style?

With short hair, shorter dresses, and bold makeup and accessories.

Why were movies important in shaping flapper style and behavior?

Showed young women new style and ways to act, inspiring them to be more independent.

Why did Americans want reform within the 1920s?

To fix social problems and improve life.

What were 2 important changes to society during the 1920s?

Women fought for the right to vote and the government tried to ban alcohol.

How did women protest their rights during the Women's Suffrage Movement?

Women protested, gave speeches, and organized groups.

Name 2 key leaders during the Women's Suffrage Movement

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

What was the Temperance Movement?

Movement to ban alcohol in the U.S.

Why did people support Prohibition?

Many believed alcohol caused crime, poverty, and family problems.

What were the Effects of Prohibition

Rise of speakeasies, and Growth of organized crime.

What was the Great Migration?

Millions of African Americans moved from the South to Northern cities.

Why did the Great Migration begin?

To Escape Jim Crow laws and seek better jobs in factories/industry.

Name 3 Challenges of the Great Migration

Crowded neighborhoods, Competition for jobs, increased racial prejudice

What were the St. Louis Race Riots?

White mobs violently hurt Black communities because of job competition and racism.

What was the East Tulsa Race Massacre?

White Americans attacked a Black neighborhood, hurting people and burning homes and businesses.

What did the St. Louis Race Riots AND East Tulsa Race Massacre represent?

Showed how harmful racism could be, leading to violence against Black communities.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

The Harlem Renaissance was a time when Black artists, writers, and musicians shared their culture and talents.

WHEN and WHERE did the Harlem Renaissance take place?

During the 1920s in Harlem, NYC.

Who were the famous writers, artists, and musicians from the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Augusta Savage

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Roaring 20s

Question	Answer
What were the Roaring 20s?	The decade after WWI. It was full of energy, excitement, and change.
Why did the economy grow in the 1920s?	Factories, new technology, and credit
What were 3 examples of the new technology in the 1920s?	Automobiles, Radios, Household appliances
How did the role of women change in the 1920s?	Women became more independent, could vote, and had lives beyond just home and family.
Who were flappers?	Young women in the 1920s who challenged old rules.
How did flappers show their freedom through their style?	With short hair, shorter dresses, and bold makeup and accessories.
Why were movies important in shaping flapper style and behavior?	Showed young women new style and ways to act, inspiring them to be more independent.
Why did Americans want reform within the 1920s?	To fix social problems and improve life.
What were 2 important changes to society during the 1920s?	Women fought for the right to vote and the government tried to ban alcohol.
How did women protest their rights during the Women's Suffrage Movement?	Women protested, gave speeches, and organized groups.
Name 2 key leaders during the Women's Suffrage Movement	Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
What was the Temperance Movement?	Movement to ban alcohol in the U.S.
Why did people support Prohibition?	Many believed alcohol caused crime, poverty, and family problems.
What were the Effects of Prohibition	Rise of speakeasies, and Growth of organized crime.
What was the Great Migration?	Millions of African Americans moved from the South to Northern cities.
Why did the Great Migration begin?	To Escape Jim Crow laws and seek better jobs in factories/industry.
Name 3 Challenges of the Great Migration	Crowded neighborhoods, Competition for jobs, increased racial prejudice
What were the St. Louis Race Riots?	White mobs violently hurt Black communities because of job competition and racism.
What was the East Tulsa Race Massacre?	White Americans attacked a Black neighborhood, hurting people and burning homes and businesses.
What did the St. Louis Race Riots AND East Tulsa Race Massacre represent?	Showed how harmful racism could be, leading to violence against Black communities.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?	The Harlem Renaissance was a time when Black artists, writers, and musicians shared their culture and talents.
WHEN and WHERE did the Harlem Renaissance take place?	During the 1920s in Harlem, NYC.
What music was popular during the Harlem Renaissance?	Jazz and Blues
Who were the famous writers, artists, and musicians from the Harlem Renaissance?	Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Augusta Savage
Which dance became popular in the 1920s?	The Charleston

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