The 1920’s Mrs. Steinberg’s Class 5 th Grade 2007-2008

1. The 1920’s Mrs. Steinberg’s Class 5th Grade 2007-2008

2. Airplanes • On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers proved to the world that humans could fly. • Their invention of the airplane is still used today to take people places quicker and easier by lifting them off the ground. • During WWI the famous air planes were used in astonishing “Dog Fights”, but were originally created for transportation. • The government used the airplane for “air-mail”. By: Jory & Aaron

3. Al Jolson • Al Jolson has been considered the greatest entertainer of all time. • His real name was Asa Yoelson, born in 1866, Russia. • His family was very religious and Jewish. • He ran away from home several times to be in show business. • He worked in cafes and circuses to sing. • His success on Broadway gave him a role as Jakie Robin in “The Jazz Singer”. • He died in 1950. By: Christopher & Patton

4. Henry Ford did not build the first automobile • Henry Ford built the affordable automobile • Over the years the automobile became a big hit • Young people thought of different ways to have fun with the automobile • Young people now had freedom • Soon every household owned an automobile • Families could visit friends who lived far away • The automobile not only affected the people but it also helped American industries • Automobiles are still around today • The automobile helped provide transportation Automobiles By: Joshua & Michael

5. Was first developed in 1879 • The first radios were bulky, noisy, and had poor reception • With the advent of improved technologies, such as the vacuum tubes and rectifiers, the radio was honed into the interesting little device that made it into such a craze during the 1920’s • Radio provided conveying information and ideas. • The first broadcasts consisted of primarily news and world affairs • Later in the decade, radios were used to broadcast everything from concerts and sermons to “Red Menace” ideas. The Radio By:Azany, Alicia, & Jazmin

6. In the 1920’s Charlie Chaplin, also known as Charles Spencer Chaplin, was a popular actor • Chaplin was born on April 16th, 1889, in Walworth, London • He spent his childhood in poverty • His parents were separated when he was young, but his mother inspired him to start a career in music and acting • He began music and acting by joining the Eight Lancashire Lads • Chaplin’s brother, Sydney, helped Chaplin by getting him involved with the Fred Kamo Co. • When he toured with the Kamo Group he got involved with the Keystone Film Co. • Along with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and D.W. Griffith, Chaplin created United Artists in 1919. • He died on Christmas Day in 1977 Charlie Chaplin By: Ana, Maddie, & Helen

7. Duke Ellington was called the greatest musician ever • He started performing at 17 for money • At age 24 he moved to New York to play in a band • He got more and more gigs and became more popular • His band created different kinds of jazz • He was playing at Carnegie Hall in 1943 • Before he was 35 he wrote “Mood Indigo” and “Sophisticated Lady” • Other famous titles include “Black, Brown, and Beige” written in1943 • He played until the mid 1960’s even though he was over 65 years old DUKE ELLINGTON By: Karen, Kashiff, & Catherine

8. George Gershwin • Gershwin’s real name was Jacob • His fist song was called “Swanee”, written in 1919 • By age 30 he wrote some successful songs • He spent time in Hollywood writing a song named “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” • He also stared in Rhapsody in Blue By Edel & Carlos

9. The Stock Market CrashBy: Jalen & Wyatt Prosperity was at its greatest in the 1920s The margin buying kept going down The Great Depression had a big impact on our economic system It affected the workers that made everyday products Unemployment shot sky high causing The Great Depression