Answer the following: Video Questions: The Century America's Time Episode 3: 1920-1929 Boom to Bust 1. The __ Amendment made the __ and __ of alcohol illegal. 2. What is a speakeasy? 3. Why was alcohol prohibited? 4. How did Prohibition help increase the presence of organized crime in America? 5. What was the "roar" in the Roaring Twenties? 6. What city symbolized the new modern decade? 7. In 1920, more people lived in __ than in __ 8. Describe how the rich showed off their wealth. 9. A yacht was only a yacht if it was more than __ feet long. 10. What part of New York was the capital of jazz? 11. How was jazz music different than previous music forms? 12. What occurred during the Harlem Renaissance? Did African-Americans use this term? 13. Who was the "new negro"? 14. List two ways that the car changed daily life.

1. The 18th Amendment made the production and sale of alcohol illegal.<br />2. A speakeasy was an illegal bar or nightclub where people could go to drink alcohol during Prohibition.<br />3. Alcohol was prohibited because of the negative effects it had on society, such as crime, family breakdowns, and health issues.<br />4. Prohibition helped increase the presence of organized crime in America because it created a demand for illegal alcohol, leading to the rise of bootleggers and speakeasies.<br />5. The "roar" in the Roaring Twenties referred to the loud and lively parties, music, and social activities that characterized the decade.<br />6. New York City symbolized the new modern decade.<br />7. In 1920, more people lived in cities than in rural areas.<br />8. The rich showed off their wealth by owning luxurious cars, extravagant parties, and large mansions.<br />9. A yacht was only a yacht if it was more than 100 feet long.<br />10. Harlem in New York City was the capital of jazz.<br />11. Jazz music was different from previous music forms because it incorporated elements of blues, ragtime, and other musical styles, and it emphasized improvisation and syncopation.<br />12. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement that occurred in the 1920s, where African-Americans celebrated their heritage and expressed their experiences through art, literature, and music. They did not use the term "Harlem Renaissance" themselves, but it was coined by critics and historians.<br />13. The "new negro" was a term used to describe African-Americans who were determined to fight for their rights and assert their identity in the face of racial discrimination and segregation.<br />14. Two ways that the car changed daily life were: a) It allowed people to travel farther distances for work or leisure, leading to the growth of suburbs and the development of road networks. b) It provided a sense of independence and freedom, as people could travel at their own pace and schedule.