1920s History
Across
- 2. Movement of Black Americans from the South to the North for new opportunities.
- 4. A popular genre of music that rose to popularity in the 1920s, mostly carried by Black musicians.
- 5. Made automobiles widely accessible for Americans with his Model Ts, which were cheap and easy to assemble in a shorter time.
- 8. US aviator who made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 14. Associated with the 18th Amendment, limiting the sale and consumption of alcohol.
- 16. Two Italian immigrants involved in a trial that many believe was heavily biased.
- 17. The implementation of ___ allowed more time for leisure and was a new source of power.
- 19. An operation by Marcus Palmer involving the targeting of supposed radicals, Communists, and anarchists.
- 20. A time period known for large socioeconomic changes, including rights for women, urban living, and prosperity.
- 21. An uprising of unique art, music, and culture that sprung up in NYC, primarily led by Black artists.
Down
- 1. Amendment that officially gave women the right to vote.
- 3. John Scopes’ defense attorney. Argued that evolution should be taught in schools.
- 6. A new era of women categorized by revolutionary fashion choices and their love of parties.
- 7. A popular auditory form of entertainment used to host sports, advertisements, etc.
- 9. A trial involving John Scopes where he violated Tennessee education laws by teaching evolution, which went against the Bible.
- 10. An extremely conservative group that targeted Black, Jewish, Catholic folk, and other minorities.
- 11. A cheap, widely accessible form of entertainment held in theaters, usually accompanied by music.
- 12. Rose sharply in cities due to a lack of order and the passage of the 18th Amendment.
- 13. “Father of Naval Aviation” and “Founder of the American Aircraft Industry”.
- 15. A time period marked by a fear of Communism and immigrants post-WWI.
- 18. Increased production efficiency by creating standard sizes for food packaging.