The Roaring Twenties

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The Roaring Twenties

• How did political and economic changes in the
  1920s affect daily life?

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Outline Link
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Fun Facts

• People were afraid of electricity because it was
  so new!
• People bought special covers for electrical
  outlets. They were afraid electricity would
  spill into the room.
• 1919 only 1/3 of the population had electricity.
  
• 1929 that number doubled!!!

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Fun Facts

• In 1924 you could buy a Model T for 290.
• Over 23,000,000 cars were on the highways by 1929

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How did technological advances inprove the
standard of living in the 1920's?
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With a partner list new technologies people used.
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The Age of Radio
Listen to "Amos and Andy"
With a partner Read pages 302-303, while the
radio show loads.
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With a partner

• Read pages 302-303 in Social Studies book.

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Prohibition