THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
AMERICAN ECONOMY IN THE 1920S
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American men were drafted into the army.
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Women began to work outside of the home.
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Food and other items were rationed to support the war effort,
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People spent money on sports and entertainment.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sports play an important role in American society. They enjoy tremendous popularity but more important they are vehicles for transmitting such values as justice, fair play, and teamwork. Sports have contributed to racial and social integration and over history have been a “social glue” bonding the country together.
Detailed explanation-2: -On an average day in 2021, people age 15 and older spent 5.3 hours per day in leisure and sports activities, such as watching TV, socializing, or exercising. Men spent more time in leisure and sports activities (5.6 hours) than did women (4.9 hours).
Detailed explanation-3: -In the 1920s, people entertained themselves with spectator sports, games, movies, and the radio.
Detailed explanation-4: -Theatre Halls were numerous and performances were regularly given by theatre troupes, ventriloquists, hypnotists, poets, comedians, choirs and orchestras. Circuses came to town and set up in parks and public places. There were fêtes, carnivals, art exhibitions and lessons in singing, dancing and cooking to attend.