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Use of Airplanes
The first scheduled airline was in 1913 from Tampa to St. Petersburg, FL. After that, people took the opportunity to travel across the country and eventually across the world due to the growing improvements of transportation. -
Women did a Man's Work
In 1918, women were doing jobs that many once thought only men could do. Because of all of the men going off to war during world war 1, women had to step up and do things that were considered men’s work such as making ammunition and caring for the wounded. This contributed to women earning their rights later on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYm30Fb2908 -
Propaganda Techniques
Another reason for the emerging mass society was the use of propaganda techniques. Becoming majorly popular during the time that women were fighting for their rights and also to find jobs at around year 1920, the techniques helped to convince the women to fight for equal rights. -
Women Voting Rights
In 1920, women received the right to vote. The nineteenth amendment, that was fought to be passed for years finally was in full effect. The passing of this law gave women many more rights and declared them equal to men in not only the US but in many other countries following this event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n65Y8itAcg -
Stock Markets
The rise of the stock market began in the year 1921. After World War 1, it is said that the early twenties were a time of optimism due to all of the new inventions and the growing of mass society. Because of this, people decided to invest their money in stocks and try to get some money in return. This changed the way people lived, making it easier for people to earn money. However, due to the overconfidence of spending, one of the greatest economic downfalls of all time occurred, the Great Dep -
AGA cooker
The AGA cooker, an electric oven, was invented in 1922. The electric oven made it easier for families to cook and eat food on a busy schedule. It gave women especially more time for leisure and work outside of the home. The new meals that could only be cooked with the oven made more enjoyable meals for everyone. -
Frozen Foods
Frozen foods were invented in 1924. Making a product that could easily be heated and kept fresh longer, people were able to save money and live a better, fast paced life. Because of the time and money saved, people had more time to do what they wanted to do. It made life simpler contributing to mass society. -
NBC
In 1926, NBC was the first major broadcasting station on the radio. Everyone listened to it for news and entertainment. The station played everything from sports to comedy segments to the most breaking news. This new way of keeping people informed contributed to the emergence of mass society all around the world. -
CBS
In 1927, CBS broadcasting started off as a radio show founded by William Paley. Eventually evolving into a television channel, CBS was one of the major components of the rise of mass society due to bringing everyone news that they otherwise would not have heard. -
Model T Ford
in 1927, the Model T Ford’s sold more than 15 million around the world. The major production of motor vehicles changed the way people lived, making it easier to get from place to place and also giving people many more opportunities to go out and do the things they enjoyed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY -
Fun takes over
When radios were invented and automobile sales spiked in 1927, it also sparked the era of entertainment. Because of the discovery of new technology, people found themselves working less and spending a lot more time having fun. People attended baseball games, went to carnivals, and watched movies. -
Jazz Singer
In 1927, the feature film, The Jazz Singer, introduced synchronized sound to a motion picture and it was the first to use spoken dialogue as part of the dramatic action that took place. This movie was just the beginning of what would become one of everyone's favorite thing to do; watch movies. Because of the introduction of sound to a motion picture,
people found more entertainment, contributing to mass society.
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