The decade of the 1920's is often characterized as a period of prosperity and optimism. Dubbed the "Roaring 20's", it was the decade of the model T car, the $5 work day, the first transatlantic flight, and the prohibition amendment. In urbanism and commercialism, America finally made a name for itself. Calvin Coolidge even declared that "America's business is business". The decade is also seen as a period of rising intolerance and isolationism. History professors often point out that America, influenced by the first world war, retreated into a "provincialism". Evidence of this is seen through the rise of the Klu-Klux-Klan, restrictive immigration laws, and prohibition. Overall, the decade is often seen as a breaking-free from the structure of the past. People began to question and alter the binds of previous decades, as well as contest the role of women. Prohibition, sexual morals, immigration, and religion were controversial issues of the decade.
If today, you were to ask someone about current sex morals, you may hear the response, "what morals?". As liberated as America may be now; it wasn't always that way. According to George Jean Nathan, in his article Clinical Notes, sex morals became less and less existent during the 20's. "It is unquestionably true" he writes, "that the war inspired sexual nonchalance among women." Nathan also writes of the "looseness in conversation" becoming prevalent. A birth of slang occurred; the result of an influx of German, English, French, and other foreign languages. "It is slang" Nathan further writes, "that has broken down the former barriers of reserve." It was during the Roaring 20's that the flapper arose. In a Cleveland newspaper, the Press, a letter from a flapper is titled "Further Proof that the Younger Generation Is Going To Hell". Yet another disturbing title, "Disquieting Society Item", in an Arkansas paper describes a "jolly bunch of young people".
The 20's were a time of woman evolution and a whole new way of life for woman. ... The Roaring Twenties was a truly exciting decade in American History. Today people might say that this decade "rocked back, then it roaring in all aspects of life;- in fashion, music, literature, sports, social reform, politics, economics and more. ...
During the 1920's, many considered this time to be prosperous which is why this time period is known as the Roaring Twenties. ... However, though the beginning of the 1920's was harsh, conditions started to improve in the mid 20's. ... Canadian women were seen differently in the 20's because of the many new ways they acted in that decade. Changes in technology occurred all over the 20's. ...
During the 1920's was a time of relaxation and enjoyment. Many people celebrated by dancing. Since people enjoyed this a newer style of music was created and discovered. This particular music was called "jazz." Also, there were a group of young girls who decided to have a change. They called th...
They call us the roaring 20's as we defy labels, skip election days in fierce amounts, and abandon religion. The 20's however rebellious we may be are shaping new ideals on patriotism, racism, economic diversity, and freedom. How are the 20's broad way of thinking going to influence the way of life of Canadians in 5, 10, or 15 years? ... Racism will no longer be a concern as studies have shown that the 20's living in Canada range from over 210 countries and inter-racial marriages are subsequently profound. While the 20's values are so greatly indistinguishable from...
The Great American Decade The Roaring 20's The main them of this decade was the idea of the roaring 20's to be fun and rebellious. ... (Baughman 279) During the 20's women also increased their job opportunities. ... (Sparticus.com) Inventions Airplanes were used during WWI for air attacks and became more popular during the 20's. ... The automobile was probably the most significant invention in the 20's. ...
The Great American Decade The Roaring 20's The main them of this decade was the idea of the roaring 20's to be fun and rebellious. ... (Baughman 279) During the 20's women also increased their job opportunities. ... (Sparticus.com) Inventions Airplanes were used during WWI for air attacks and became more popular during the 20's. ... The automobile was probably the most significant invention in the 20's. ...
The Great American Decade The Roaring 20's The main them of this decade was the idea of the roaring 20's to be fun and rebellious. ... (Baughman 279) During the 20's women also increased their job opportunities. ... (Sparticus.com) Inventions Airplanes were used during WWI for air attacks and became more popular during the 20's. ... The automobile was probably the most significant invention in the 20's. ...
