Entertainment in 1920s America

What role did entertainment play in 1920s America?

In 1920s America, for the first time, large numbers of ordinary people had the money and the free time to spend on entertainment and leisure activities. This led to the growth of the entertainment industry.

Why did the entertainment industry grow in 1920s America?

In the 1920s Americans had higher wages but fewer working hours. This gave them more time and money to spend on leisure activities.

What did people do for entertainment in the 1920s America?

There were a number of new and growing forms of entertainment in the Roaring Twenties.

• ❖ People went to the cinema.
• ❖ They listened to the radio.
• ❖ They went to sports events.
• ❖ They were more likely to travel on holiday or day trips.