Modernism

Question 1

modernism

Answer 1

• society changes
• casual dating - not for marriage
• young vs. old morals
• young - push the limits of society
• old - bad morals will end our society

Question 2

radio revolution

Answer 2

• # 1 form of entertainment in the 1920s
• family can sit around the radio and listen to shows IN THE HOUSE
• suddenly, the radio brings the world inside your home

Question 3

pushing limits

Answer 3

• Charles Lindberg: flight across the Atlantic
• flagpole sitting becomes popular
• Gertrude Ederle: swims across the English Channel
• society is happy and challenging the limits

Question 4

hollywood

Answer 4

• movies become an establishment in the 1920s

- “talkies” - talking movies for the first time

Question 5

remember this…

Answer 5

fundamentalists in the 1920’s warn that too much fun will bite society in the end. the 1930’s will bring that end - the great depression

Question 6

what was the original name of hollywood in the 1920’s

Answer 6

hollywoodland

Question 7

which of the following is the best description of modernism?

Answer 7

the young people’s revolt