1920s Questions
What did recording companies such as Okeh and Columbia call music marketed primarily to African-American audiences?
In 1927, Warner Brothers Studios released ‘The Jazz Singer,’ which was the first talkie movie. What is the most controversial aspect of that film today?
What caused the end of Storyville?
How would you say that Jazzomania from the Roaring Twenties was much like Beatlemania from the Swinging Sixties?
Harlem’s Cotton Club showcased African-American talent. In contrast to this, it also —-.
Which of the following instruments was not widely used in 1920s jazz music? (A) Clarinet (B) Banjo (C) Electric Guitar (D) Piano
Describe the 12 bar blues format.
Which jazz musician not only helped to popularize ‘scat’ singing, but also elevated improvisational jazz solos to new heights, becoming one of the most influential figures in the history of music.
How was music affected by the First Great Migration (1916-1940 approximately)?
Louis Armstrong is known as the “Jazz Wonder Child.” How could many of the early jazz and blues performers also receive this nickname?
What is important about the Teapot Dome Scandal?
How is Pa Ferguson, former Texas governor, similar to President Harding’s Cabinet Secretary?
Explain how Governor Dan Moody restored public trust in their government.
In the early 1920s, what group disguised their xenophobic attitudes through a guise of patriotism and morality?
What did the 18th Amendment establish and what unintended consequences did it help to create?
Who are Sacco and Vanzetti and how are they a reflection of this era?
What loopholes were available in the Volstead Act that allowed citizens to obtain alcohol legally?
Define speakeasy, juke joint, and brothel.
What is the difference between cronyism and patronage?
How is jazz different from blues?