Entertainment (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What gave ordinary Americans the ability to enjoy new forms of entertainment in the 1920s?
What gave ordinary Americans the ability to enjoy new forms of entertainment in the 1920s?
More disposable income & leisure time
How were silent films accompanied before 1927?
How were silent films accompanied before 1927?
Pianist played music; captions showed talk
In which year was the first 'talkie' (talking picture) released?
In which year was the first 'talkie' (talking picture) released?
1927
Why was Hollywood, California ideal as the film industry capital?
Why was Hollywood, California ideal as the film industry capital?
Year-round good weather for filming
How many films were Hollywood studios producing per year by the end of the 1920s?
How many films were Hollywood studios producing per year by the end of the 1920s?
More than 500
Which actors were amongst the first movie stars in 1920s Hollywood?
Which actors were amongst the first movie stars in 1920s Hollywood?
Charlie Chaplin, Rudolf Valentino, Clara Bow
What did the Hays Code ban in films?
What did the Hays Code ban in films?
Screen kisses over 3 seconds
Where did jazz music begin?
Where did jazz music begin?
Among African-American musicians in South
Which musical feature made every jazz performance unique and spontaneous?
Which musical feature made every jazz performance unique and spontaneous?
Improvisation
Which new dances became popular alongside jazz music?
Which new dances became popular alongside jazz music?
Charleston, tango, lindy-hop
How many communities had banned jazz in public dance halls by the end of the 1920s?
How many communities had banned jazz in public dance halls by the end of the 1920s?
At least 60
How did athletes like Babe Ruth earn money beyond playing their sport?
How did athletes like Babe Ruth earn money beyond playing their sport?
Endorsing products