The term "flapper" referred to
A)women who joined the air force during the war.
B)modern, single, women who smoked and wore short dresses.
C)women who supported Prohibition by attacking saloons and saloonkeepers.
D)feminists who organized political and action groups.
E)women who publicly debated the merits of the League of Nations.

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The term "flapper" became popular during the 1920s, and it described young, modern women who challenged traditional gender roles by wearing short dresses, smoking, drinking, and embracing new forms of entertainment such as jazz music and dancing. They represented a shift towards a more progressive and liberated lifestyle for women.

The Term "Flapper" Referred to