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
Famous Firsts: 1920s
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.
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