Inventions and Electrification in the 1920’s What were the most important inventions?
Labor-saving procedures Assembly line (Henry Ford) and mass production
electric lighting Led to many inventions like vacuum cleaner, toaster, sewing machines…
ElecTRIC REFRIGERATOR Then: Now:
Electric stove Then: Now:
Electric Washing machine Then: Now:
Typewriter: Then: Now:
Vacuum Cleaner Then: Now:
Garbage Disposal Then: Now:
Electric Shaver Then: Now:
Electric Hair Dryer Then: Now:
Electric Iron Then: Now:
Electric sewing machine Then: Now:
Assembly Line Then: Now:
Filling Station Then: Now:
movements to the suburbs Automobiles made it easier for people to move out of the city The Great Migration (African Americans moving to the north for jobs)
entertainment Roaring 20’s”-flappers-prohibition-organized crime-KKK- carefree spirit-Charleston- crossword puzzles, pole sitting, jazz, movies(Hollywood)
**improved communications radio(Mass production)- electric refrigerator- passenger airlines-family car- electric washer- vacuum cleaners-sewing machines- toasters-fans- telephone
*advertising *national brands Sears and Roebuck and Montgomery Ward to name a few!
*installment buying People could buy on credit- buy now and pay later