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1
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How were women expected to act before WW1?

A

Behave modestly, wear long dresses, accompanied by a chaperone, unacceptable to smoke in public, take job roles familiar such as a seamstress, secretary or nurse.

2
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Where did women work during WW1?

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In factories; taking the place of men.

3
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What does NAWSA stand for?

A

National American Woman Suffrage Association

4
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What was the 19th Amendment?

A

The amendment to the constitution giving women the right to vote.

5
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When was the 19th Amendment passed?

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In 1920

6
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What percentage of women worked during the 1920’s?

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25%

7
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How many women were in work by 1929?

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10.6 million

8
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How did companies target women?

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Independent middle class women had money to spend this advertising was paid to inspire the purchase of products.

9
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What could women do post WW1?

A

Smoke in Public, drive or do energetic sports

10
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Who did Hollywood popularise?

A

Flappers- changing dress and behaviour globally.

11
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What did women wear typically post WW1?

A

Their hair in a bob, makeup and jewelry .

12
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Name a famous flapper.

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Joan Crawford

13
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What did Joan Crawford star in?

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Paris (1926) and The Unknown (1927)

14
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Who did Joan Crawford marry?

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in 1929.

15
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Why were speakeasies important?

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They were a location for flappers to express themselves, smoking, dancing or drinking.

16
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What dances did flappers dance post WW1?

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Shimmy or Bunny Hug.

17
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What were Petting Parties?

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Congregation were flappers would kiss men in public.

18
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Who couldn’t benefit from the flapper lifestyle?

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Poor women or black women.

19
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Who were opposed to flappers?

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Older women and women in the bible belt. Some started the Anti-Flirt Club.