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Technological and Economic Changes of the 1920s

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Technological and Economic Changes of the 1920s

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How did electricity improve daily life for women in the 1920s?

By introducing new forms of entertainment.

By making manual tasks longer and harder.

By providing appliances that simplified chores. (correct)

By reducing the number of available jobs.

What major communication change did radios bring in the 1920s?

They allowed faster communication of news and stories. (correct)

They restricted access to music and entertainment.

They enabled slower communication of news.

They made written newspapers unnecessary.

What was a significant economic development in the 1920s related to the stock market?

People believed investing was guaranteed to lose money.

The stock market was seen as an easy source of money. (correct)

Stock market regulations became increasingly strict.

Most people avoided stock market investments.

What effect did the assembly line have on employment in the 1920s?

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What was one negative impact of the economic boom in the 1920s?

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Technological Advancements in the 1920s

Electricity significantly improved daily life for women, streamlining household tasks
Electric appliances like vacuums and refrigerators eased chores
Radios facilitated communication, replacing newspapers and enabling broader entertainment options
Radio broadcasts provided access to music and news
Increased use of light bulbs, especially in cities

Impact on Communication

Radios transformed communication, making news and entertainment more accessible
Radio broadcasts quickly replaced newspapers as a common source of information
Rise in musical artists sharing their talents via broadcasts

Economic Boom of the 1920s

The economic boom was largely driven by factory assembly lines spearheaded by Henry Ford
This led to significant population shifts from rural areas to cities, as new job opportunities emerged
Stock market became a very popular method of making money
Many individuals invested in stocks, believing the market would continuously rise
High stock prices made quick wealth potential a tempting prospect, sometimes leading to risky investments

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Explore the significant advancements in technology and communication during the 1920s, including the impact of electricity and radio on daily life. Discover how these innovations contributed to the economic boom and influenced social dynamics, including migration to urban areas and the rise of stock investments.