The twenties were the first decade to emphasize youth culture over the older generations, and the flapper sub-culture had a tremendous influence on main stream America. Many new words and phrases were coined by these liberated women and are still used today!
Find the words in the puzzle and then write a sentence using each word correctly. If Mr. Kelly hears you using these words in the hall you may get extra credit.
1) What conclusions can we draw about the 'Roaring '20s' from this list?
2) What can we learn about a Generation from their slang?
3) What will historians think about you 100 years from now based on your slang?
How has the Evolution of Dance also reflected the 'Generation Gap?'
Learn how to do the 'Charleston!'
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