Question

Which of the following are examples of cultural trends during the 1920s? Select all that apply.

(2 points)

the rise of jazz music

daring fashions for women

worship of opera singers

African American literature

Answer 1

- the rise of jazz music — yes (jazz exploded in popularity in the 1920s)
- daring fashions for women — yes (the flapper style and shorter hemlines were a 1920s trend)
- African American literature — yes (the Harlem Renaissance produced major African American literary work)

"worship of opera singers" — no (celebrity culture focused more on movie stars, jazz musicians, and athletes).