1920 Padlet by Zoey Biangardi

Prohibition: Article

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-11 23:52:09 UTC

Factory owners supported prohibition as it caused less accidents and allowed workers to be more efficient. There was also a decline in arrests for people under the influence and a 30% drop in alcohol consumption. Prohibition also caused the creation of bootlegging and speakeasies.

Flappers: YouTube Video

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-11 23:54:47 UTC

Flappers were a symbol of new freedoms founded by women of the 1920's. During this period women began to experiment with new things they previously hadn't been able to, such as exploring their sexuality and smoking.

Woman's Suffrage/Rights: Newspaper Clipping

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-12 03:27:10 UTC

In the 1920's women gained the right to vote when the 19th amendment was ratified. Woman practiced civil disobedience such as marching and lobbing to achieve that right.

Automobiles: Political Cartoon

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-12 03:41:26 UTC

With the creation of automobiles, many accidents happened where reckless drivers wouldn't stop for pedestrians or other cars.

Speakeasy: Article

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-12 03:51:53 UTC

Speakeasy's were secret/ illicit bars during the time of prohibition. These bars would require a secret code to enter such as a password, knock or handshake, and many times were operated by criminals.

Entertainment: Article

biangardiz9873 — 2025-02-12 03:57:43 UTC

The 1920's brought new entertainment such as in 1927 'talkies' were introduced to theaters unlike the previous silent movies that featured people like Charlie Chaplin. Radio also became popular especially in broadcasting the news and sports.