Activity: Roaring Twenties

Los Angeles, 1920 (Source: Underwood from Wikimedia Commons)

1.-. Guess if the following sentences of USA economy are true (T) or false (F). Explain your choice.

During the 1920’s US accumulated 50% of total world wealth.

Behind the growth there were factors as consumerism and protectionism.

Americans were eager to spend money in new tools like hoovers.

American market was plenty of new goods.

Tobacco industry used beauty as an appeal for selling cigarettes.

Automobiles were the symbol of the period, thanks to the assembly line of H. Ford.

Cheap cars forced cities to expand and urban and suburban areas flourished.

The 1920’s growth was a mirage.

2.-. After watching the video, try to summarize with your own words the main characteristics of American 1920’s.