The Roaring Twenties was a decade of economic growth and widespread prosperity in the US, driven by recovery from wartime devastation. This era brought "modernity" to much of the population through automobiles, movies, radio. The young rebelled against Victorian standards of behavior and experienced wider ills than their parents. Women gained flare and freedom. Key events defined the Roaring Twenties – Prohibition and constitutional amendments. The era ended with the Wall Street Crash of 1929, starting the Great Depression.
Society Changes in the Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties brought modernity to America through cars, movies, and radio. Women gained freedom with short skirts and bobbed hair. However, many still faced difficulties. The era ended with the 1929 Wall Street Crash starting the Great Depression.
Jazz became very popular in the economic boom of the 1920s. Flappers symbolized rebellion against Victorian standards. Prohibition led to speakeasies and illegal alcohol. The decade also saw shocking murders and organized crime.
Despite independent women, mothers still cared for children and households. The nation’s wealth more than doubled from 1920-1929 with consumerism spreading. However, not all benefited from the changes. Immigrants faced social tensions from the white majority.
The Roaring Twenties set the stage for more difficulties ahead. The era brought both prosperity and contradictions. People earned more money and worked less. However, deep divisions remained between rich and poor, urban and rural. Ultimately, the crash brought hardship.
Leading to the Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties brought modernity to America through cars, movies, and radio. Women gained freedom with short skirts and bobbed hair. However, many still faced difficulties. The era ended with the 1929 Wall Street Crash starting the Great Depression.
Jazz became very popular in the economic boom of the 1920s. Flappers symbolized rebellion against Victorian standards. Prohibition led to speakeasies and illegal alcohol. The decade also saw shocking murders and organized crime.
Despite independent women, mothers still cared for children and households. The nation’s wealth more than doubled from 1920-1929 with consumerism spreading. However, not all benefited from the changes. Immigrants faced social tensions from the white majority.
The Roaring Twenties set the stage for more difficulties ahead. The era brought both prosperity and contradictions. People earned more money and worked less. However, deep divisions remained between rich and poor, urban and rural. Ultimately, the crash brought hardship.