1. 1920s Inventions

2. Inventions Quick Write List 5-7 technological advances introduced in the past 20 to 30 years. What are some of the positive and the negative impact these advances have had on our lives? 5 minutes of continuous writing….NO TALKING!!

3. Technology Technology extended progress into all areas of American life, including neglected rural areas.

4. How was social and economic life in the early twentieth century different from that of the late nineteenth century?

5. - Improved Transportation -Communication advancements -Electrification changed American Life

6. Transportation Improvements The assembly line used by Henry Ford produced low cost automobiles – Rise of mechanization The Wright brothers invented the airplane

7. How did transportation advancements change life? -

8. Results of improved transportation (automobiles) 1.Greater Mobility 2.Creation of Jobs 3.Growth of transportation related industries (road construction, oil, steel, and the automobile) 4.Movement to suburban areas

9. What communications advancements changed life?

10. Communications Advancements 1.Increased availability of telephones

11. Communications Advancements 2. Development of the radio by Guglielmo Marconi and the broadcast industry by David Sarnoff

12. Communications Advancements 3. Development of Movies

13. How did electrification change American life?

14. Electrification Labor-saving products (washing machines, electric stoves, water pumps)

15. Electrification Electric Lighting

16. Entertainment Radio

17. Communications Improved Communications

18. 1920’s Invention Advertisement Create an advertisement for one of the technological advances listed below. Your ad should convince the consumer that they need this new product. You should include a picture (graphic) and a catch phrase. It should be colorful and neat. Must include 5 of the 1920’s lingo. Washing machinevacuumwater pump Deodorantelectric stoveModel T (car) Moviesradiotelephone Iron toasterrefrigerator

19. 1920’s Lingo All wet – wrong, mistaken swell – excellent, great Bee’s knees – an excellent person or thing swanky - elegant Big cheese – an important person dogs – human feet Cat’s meow – something admirable or wonderful Copacetic – first-rate, excellent Whoopee – noisy, unrestrained fun Dumb dora – an unintelligent female Heebie jeebies – nervous jitters Hep – wise Jalopy – old, run-down car Ritzy – elegant Scram – to leave in a hurry Spiffy – elegant, fashionable