Sunday, November 14, 2010

Facts About The 1920s

1. Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright. And were called "Lincoln Logs" as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln. (Angelo State University)
2. Wonder bread, Wheaties, Kool-Aid, Milk Duds were all introduced in society. (Angelo State University)
3. A popular saying of the 1920s was "You're the cat's meow" which meant that you looked great. (Facts and Figures of the 1920s)
4. Cigarettes were 10 Cents a pack during the 1920s (Fun Facts from the 1920's)
5. The Charleston, The Black Bottom, and the Shimmy were popular dances during the 1920s. (Fun Facts - 1920s)






Works Cited
Angelo State University. "Fun Facts." Angelo State University. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. <http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/wtcoll/verizon/pages/Timeline/fun_facts/pre_com_beyond_txt.html#1920-1930>.
"Facts and Figures of the 1920s." Teacher Vision. The 20th Century. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. <http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/TCR/1576901009_164.pdf>.
"Fun Facts - 1920s." The Past Is A Blast Keeping The Flame Of The Past Alive Start Reliving Yesterday Today. 2007. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. <http://www.thepastisablast.com/funfacts/fun_facts_1920s.htm>.
"Fun Facts from the 1920's." Shawnee Town Museum. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. <http://www.shawneetown.org/WEB/ShawneeTown.nsf/vwContent/FunFacts?OpenDocument>. 

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