American History U1 L01 - Society in the 1920s
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- the 1920s term used to describe a new type of young woman
- flapper
- Spanish-speaking neighborhood
- barrio
- What conditions caused the demographic shifts of the 1920s?
- Low crop prices, booming industries in cities, and restricted immigration from Asia and Europe
- Why did suburbs grow in the 1920s?
- People moved to cities to get jobs; more people bought cars and trucks so they were able to move into the suburbs
- Why did many African Americans move north in the 1920s?
- African Americans wanted to find jobs in northern cities
- Immigrants came mainly from which two countries in the 1920s?
- Mexico and Canada
- What happened to the farming population in the 1920s?
- Many farmers moved to cities because of low crop prices.
- How did a barrio develop in Los Angeles during the 1920s?
- Mexicans moved to L.A. to find jobs. They lived in neighborhoods where Spanish was spoken.
- Name two American heroes of the 1920s. Why were they popular?
- Charles Lindbergh was admired for his bravery in being the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel.
- How did women's roles change during the 1920s?
- Women started smoking, wearing makeup, and drinking. They took jobs in offices, but did not have equal pay with men or leadership positions. Some took political office.
- How did the flapper symbolize change for women in the 1920s?
- Flappers rebelled against tradition in clothing styles, careers, smoking, and drinking in public. They inspired women to want equality with men.