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THE ROARING TWENTIES FROM BOOM TO BUST VOCABULARY
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WORD: Speakeasies WORD: Speakeasies MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Illegal places (bars) to drink alcohol USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Sometimes speakeasies would look like a library, until the coast was clear, and then it would turn into a bar! USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Sometimes speakeasies would look like a library, until the coast was clear, and then it would turn into a bar! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Bootleggers WORD: Bootleggers MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : People who made their own illegal liquor USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. A bootlegger had to drive fast to deliver his moonshine or hooch. Nascar began because of bootleggers! USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. A bootlegger had to drive fast to deliver his moonshine or hooch. Nascar began because of bootleggers! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Moonshine WORD: Moonshine MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : iIlegal liquor USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE : People would be very sneaky in order to get some moonshine! USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE : People would be very sneaky in order to get some moonshine! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Flapper WORD: Flapper MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Women who defied the morals of earlier generations. They styled their hair in a bob and wore short skirts and lipstick. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE: Flappers would love to dance the Charleston!. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE: Flappers would love to dance the Charleston!. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Bob WORD: Bob MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : A type of short hairdo that young women in the 1920’s considered fashionable. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Mrs. Gibbons is thinking of getting a bob haircut so she can be cool. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Mrs. Gibbons is thinking of getting a bob haircut so she can be cool. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Repeal WORD: Repeal MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Change an amendment; take it back USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Many bootleggers were hoping to repeal the 18 th amendment. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Many bootleggers were hoping to repeal the 18 th amendment. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Red Scare WORD: Red Scare MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Fear of communism USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. The Red Scare swept through the nation when we thought the communists would take over the United States. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. The Red Scare swept through the nation when we thought the communists would take over the United States. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Jive WORD: Jive MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Slang talk of the 1920’s USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Cheaters mean glasses in jive talk. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Cheaters mean glasses in jive talk. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Prohibition WORD: Prohibition MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Alcohol was not allowed to be made, transported or sold. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. The 18 th amendment made it illegal to sell liquor anywhere in the US. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. The 18 th amendment made it illegal to sell liquor anywhere in the US. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Depression WORD: Depression MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Severe economic turndown USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Many people suffered during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Many people suffered during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: overproduction WORD: overproduction MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : the supply of manufactured goods exceeds the demand USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. If there is overproduction of a product, the price goes down. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. If there is overproduction of a product, the price goes down. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Bankruptcy WORD: Bankruptcy MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : Financial failure caused by a company or person’s inability to pay their debts USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Bankruptcy is a last resort for a business. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Bankruptcy is a last resort for a business. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Default WORD: Default MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : fail to repay loans USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. If you don’t have any income, you may have to default on your loans. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. If you don’t have any income, you may have to default on your loans. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Bear market WORD: Bear market MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : period of decreased stock trading and falling stock prices USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE: Investors could lose a lot of money in a bear market. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE: Investors could lose a lot of money in a bear market. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Bull Market WORD: Bull Market MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : period of increased stock trading and rising stock prices USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Investors can make a lot of money in a bull market. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Investors can make a lot of money in a bull market. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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WORD: Migrants WORD: Migrants MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : People who move from one region to another in search of work. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Migrant workers usually help with crops. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE. Migrant workers usually help with crops. IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD ! IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !
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