Famous Firsts: 1920s

Famous Firsts: 1920s
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American History/U.S. History
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The 1920's were full of first inventions that we still use to this day such as the hair dryer, toaster, and even potato chips. In this activity your students will pick five inventions from the 1920s and discuss how they improved the quality of life in the 1920s and what life would be like without these inventions today

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