The roaring twenties were a time of cultural, artistic, and social explosion for the United States of America. This era was distinguished by several inventions and discoveries, rapid industrial growth, accelerated consumer demand and significant changes in American lifestyle. It was a time when people lived life to the fullest and pursued having a good time. The census of 1920 showed that for the first time in American history, more people lived in urban areas such as cities than out in the country. While the amount of modern technology would be somewhat lackluster in comparison to what we have today, I would be glad to live in the 1920’s. The first alluring aspect of the Roaring Twenties is that it was when cars were first introduced to the public on a large scale. When Henry Ford’s “Model T” rose to popularity in the 1920’s, people could get in an automobile and go wherever they pleased for a reasonable price. In 1914, a Model T cost about $490. By 1921, Ford had lowered the price to only $310. Through this, cars transformed from a privilege to a commodity. As cars gained popularity, common people were freed from the limitations of their location. The automobile created mobility on a scale like never before in human history, and the resulting effect on living habits and social customs is endless. If I lived in the 1920’s, I would enjoy the new freedom that comes along with this revolutionary feat. Another alluring aspect of the “Golden Twenties” was the social freedom and danger that came along with cars and prohibition. Though I disapprove of irresponsible drinking, I imagine it would be fun to attend one of the infamous “speakeasies” that were popular in the 1920’s. A speakeasy is an establishment that illega... ... middle of paper ... ... not want to live in the 20’s because of the horrible times that followed. If I could live in just the 20’s and return to the future before millions of Americans went bankrupt, that would be the best case scenario. So, while the Twenties would be a wonderful time to live in due to the rise of rich culture and economic prosperity of the country at the time, there would be several obvious disadvantages to living there as well. Though these dangers and problems of the 1920s are frightening, they are no match for the good feelings and positive atmosphere that the 20s hold as a decade. The positives far outweigh the negatives in this situation, unless I also have to live through the Great Depression in the 30’s. Speaking for the 20’s completely independently, it would be one of the greatest times of American History to live in and I, personally, would be glad to.
So basically, the 1920's or “Roaring Twenties” was a time of major change for America as a nation. Just following the Great War America was on the fast track to new times. There was the model t car, the stock market boom and crash, the banning of alcohol, the radio, jazz music, women seeking independence, Americans seeking higher education, union strikes, the red scare, the death of President Harding and many more. Many people say this was an enjoyable time of constant dancing and entertainment galore, while others would say that the hardships of racism and poverty made this time period one of struggle and hardships. While others only remember the 1920's as the creation of mickey mouse or babe Ruth. This decade truly was “The Roaring Twenties”.
Did you know that the 1920s has many different names for it such as the Ballyhoo Years, the Roaring Twenties, and the Jazz Age? In the twenties people were listening to the swinging music known as jazz that made the 1920s appear to have a happy, wonderful aura, but not everything was what it seemed to be. Around this time new things were occurring and changes were being made for the better of Americans, but a few of these new occurrences had their downfalls which led to a depressing period as time went on. In spite of this, in the twenties there was jazz music that made the decade brighter during the harder times, for example; Prohibition, the stock market crash, and the beginning the Great Depression.
The time period known as the Roaring 20’s was filled with a lot of changes and exciting times. Every age and gender were affected by this era. Many of the changes during this time are still in place today. From courting and dating, the etiquette of women, to the changing of our education. Multiple things from the 1920’s are still being used today in our everyday life; from jobs to clothing to careers.
The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of great change and a time of powerful enthusiasm in many areas of society. The world had just finished the biggest war in history, the First World War, and the United States was left almost unharmed by the war. The United States was able to experience a decade of peace and success following the war. During this decade, America became the wealthiest country in the world (Trueman, 2000). The people in the United States went through a colorful period during the twenties. However, at the same time the 1920s was also a very rebellious and difficult time for many. The culture of the 1920s has influenced the culture of America’s society today.
The “Roaring 20’s” was a time period when life was great. There were new inventions and technologies. Such as, electricity, radios, refrigerators, bathrooms, telephones, airplanes, automobiles and “Talkie.” In addition, Jazz music was popular, flappers were created and many sports were played. The radio helped keep people together. Airplanes were created by the Wright brothers. Airplanes were important at this time because of World War I. “Talkies” were motion pictures with sounds, this increased national figures and idols of hollywood. The automobile was the most advanced technology at this time, it was invented by Fords and Olds. It made transportation faster and many people were more socia...
During the twenties, many people moved to the cities and wanted to live life up. Many Americans had extra money to spend on consumer goods. They spent money on clothes, electric refrigerator, toasters, radios and movie tickets. But the most important product of the 1920s was the automobile. Ford Model T cost just $260 and credit made cars affordable for many Americans and by the end of the decade, they were necessities. In 1929, there was one car on the road for every five
The year was 1920. The World War had just ended and the U.S. economy was flourishing due to the growth of the wartime industry. Americans began to live life to the fullest as new social and cultural trends swept the nation. Due to the booming economy and exuberant popular culture of this time period, the 1920s earned its nickname “The Roaring Twenties”. Many people were influenced by the changes that took place in this particular decade. Although the prosperous economy was short-lived, changes such as an increase in urbanization, rights granted to women, and a need for education had long term effects on the country.
Conclusion: The 1920s was characterized by abrupt and extreme changes, the spirit of the Roaring Twenties was marked by a general feeling of discontinuity associated with modernity, and a break with traditions. prosperous years for Canada and Canadians. Wages were up, unemployment was down and memories of the First World War were slowly being left behind.
The 1920s in America, known as the "Roaring Twenties", was a time of celebration after a devastating war. It was a period of time in America characterised by prosperity and optimism. There was a general feeling of discontinuity associated with modernity and a break with traditions.
The roaring twenties was a time period when there had began manifold social and economic changes (Tim). People changed socially under the influence of the “flappers”. These were women who did things that were not expected of women during this time period. They smoked, danced to jazz music, wore short skirts, and acted uncontrollably with the thought of them having abundant freedom. They were considered unfathomable and were held in content for doing such things that were considered sexually stimulating and nonreligious like, which was not tolerable during this period of time. The economic changes had a tremendous amount of influence on the people of the 1920s. The economy Jobs being scarce was the biggest economic change during the 1920s, which resulted in a constant struggle which later led to people committing crimes such as the illegal making and selling of alcohol, gangsterism, etc. to make a living for their immediate families (Tim). This began to be the philosophy for most people during this time after the diminishing economy, which came to an unexpected thunderclap.
During the 1920’s, a period of exciting change occurred in America. It was a decade where America saw a shift toward business expansion. The economy prospered and it was driven by recovery from wartime devastation. This was a time where Americans were living the American dream. The 1920’s were also referred to as “the roaring 1920s” because it was the first time in American history that people could afford to buy in abundance of things that they pleased. The production of the Model T’s, Baseball, Fashion and Prohibition affected the 1920s; Americans were learning how to live the life. The Roaring Twenties was a decade of great economic growth and widespread prosperity; however this led to a decade of great depression.
The Roaring 20s was an era of drastic political and social change within the United States. With an influx of money coming in from WWI the United States started to turn into a “consumer society,” which ultimately caused immense damage in America. People often times think of the Roaring 20s as a time of parties and scandals, however, there was much more to this era. Books such as The Great Gatsby have made the 20s look like something it really was not. During this era society adjusted their views on women’s rights, new rules, and new technology. People in America started to change how they lived and this changed was ultimately sparked in the 1920s.
The roaring 20s ,also known as the 1920s, were times of political and social change. New dance moves such as the fox trot emerged. Women became more liberated than previous generations. During the 1920s there was a sharp increase in the nation's total economic wealth. People throughout the nation started listening to the same, music, buying the same products, and even did the same dances. Most Americans moved from the country to more urban landscapes. The flapper, was a young woman with bobbed hair and short skirts and did as some would say “Unladylike” things. In the 1920s women finally won the fight for their right to vote with the 19th amendment. Women were able to receive more work and new technologies made household chores less tiring.
The 1920’s came in with a golden roar and introduced a new look: Bombs on Wall Street, increasing popularity of the Ku Klux Klan, Prohibition, and introduction of new economic resources. Some individuals felt they were losing the good life to new forms of leisure and economics. There was trouble with other organizations, prohibitions, and mass consumption that was making individuals backlash against each other and the government. Many were on top of the world and lavishing in the golden twenties until 1929 when the stock market crashed causing the Great Depression. The 1920’s were a lesson learned on how to go from riches to rags almost overnight.