acceptable and the attitudes of women changed radically due to the flappers and their influence can still be felt nowadays. From the end of World War 1 up to the Great Depression (1929)‚ the United States knew a fantastic time of prosperity. Through the 1920s the country faced huge economical‚ political and cultural changes which went from prohibition to the Harlem Renaissance‚ and from a whole set of new technologies and devices to the beginnings of professional sports. Ernest May described in his book
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The Roaring Twenties * The flapper‚ a sign of the 1920’s‚ characterized the changes that were occurring in the decade. Flappers were young ladies‚ usually dressed in different styles. Some were also known to be cigarette-smokers and cosmetics-wearers * The Prohibition Act was in effect but places such as “speakeasies” were ways to get around this new act. People would purchase illegal alcohol * The 18th Amendment made the sale‚ distribution‚ and consumption of alcohol illegal *
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A New Modern Canada In the 1920s‚ the creation of technological advancements was the most exciting development for that time. There were many types of new advances that help life be easier and stress free. Things such as electric refrigerators and vacuum cleaners helped with the housework. Telephones allowed Canadians to communicate through long distance. Also‚ the creation of radio and movies enriched people’s entertainment life. The development of technology in the 1920s had a huge impact on Canadians’ lifestyles
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U.S. History notes Red Scare 1919: I. Mass hysteria II. Why: unrealistic irrational fear. A. Expectations up and down: 1. Prosperity: People are doubling income (1915 income: 408$ yr to 1920 835$ year) 2. Post war recession B. Super patriotism/Slackers (you’re a slacker if not a super patriot) 1. Committee for Public Relations (C.P.I.) (Creel Committee) - Read propaganda papers‚ pushed conformity and supported Boy Scouts for war. 2. Espionage and sedition acts A
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War 1. The 20’s are known for the time of music and celebration‚ but not a lot of people knew it as a time of new transportation and the beginning of the great depression. The clothing choice of many was abstract in the 20’s. The book‚ America in the 1920’s‚ states that‚ “covered in silk and fur that clung to her‚” and‚ “some women adopted an exotic ancient Egyptian like style” (O’Neal 24-25). Most women who wore unfastened boots‚ short dresses‚ and lots of beads were called Flappers. It is said that
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The 1920s was known as The Roaring Twenties because America’s economy increased and society morals changed. The 1920s was modern America. The economic increase looked good for America but no one knew what was occurring behind the scenes. Prohibition was enforced on July 19‚ 1920. The legislation of prohibition introduced gangsterism. Prohibition was meant to enforce discipline‚ instead it created corruption. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ the main character‚ Jay Gatsby‚ was new money and
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Awad Issa Professor Kopplin CLS 101 December 3‚ 2012 The Roaring Twenties The “Roaring Twenties” was a term referring to America during the 1920’s in which a prosperous economy existed‚ almost uninterrupted‚ and cultural ideas flourished. This time period experienced very active and free spirited citizens‚ who were going to work every day‚ coming home to a meal ready for them‚ prepared by their loving housewife‚ and all was well. The era’s social‚ artistic‚ and cultural edge was one that made
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The Great Gatsby: Analysis The 1920’s were a period of American prosperity. After winning World War I‚ many Americans lost their identity and misunderstood the American Dream. During the 1920’s people were more tend to extra money and went on spending sprees. They took less responsibility for their future plan. The U.S. experienced a sudden economic boom‚ which created a social class called “new money”. People began to spend more money to boast about their social status and tried to reach their
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During the 1920s‚ tension arose between a new generation‚ with liberal and progressive ideas‚ and a more traditional peer group‚ who favored conventional values and sentimentalism. This social tension was caused by technological advancements‚ a revolution in society in the period of and directly following World War I‚ a revolution of morals and rapid urbanization. The new generation expressed themselves through the music of the times‚ greater sexual promiscuity‚ use of technology and advertising
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The Roaring Twenties-DBQ Essay 3-12-12 The 1920’s were great years of success and prosperity for all Americans after The Great War which caused so much commotion in The Untied States. The twenties had many changes that were both positive and negative. Many Americans were pleased with their wages increasing and more changes in the way of life while others‚ such as the victims of intolerance‚ had more different opinions of this decade. That’s why it’s called the roaring twenties. Women were
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