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the 1920s term used to describe a new type of young woman
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flapper
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Spanish-speaking neighborhood
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barrio
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What conditions caused the demographic shifts of the 1920s?
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Low crop prices, booming industries in cities, and restricted immigration from Asia and Europe
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Why did suburbs grow in the 1920s?
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People moved to cities to get jobs; more people bought cars and trucks so they were able to move into the suburbs
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Why did many African Americans move north in the 1920s?
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African Americans wanted to find jobs in northern cities
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Immigrants came mainly from which two countries in the 1920s?
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Mexico and Canada
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What happened to the farming population in the 1920s?
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Many farmers moved to cities because of low crop prices.
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How did a barrio develop in Los Angeles during the 1920s?
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Mexicans moved to L.A. to find jobs. They lived in neighborhoods where Spanish was spoken.
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Name two American heroes of the 1920s. Why were they popular?
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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.
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How did women's roles change during the 1920s?
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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.
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How did the flapper symbolize change for women in the 1920s?
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Flappers rebelled against tradition in clothing styles, careers, smoking, and drinking in public. They inspired women to want equality with men.
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