Social Developments During The 20th Century

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During the 1950’s many new cultural, political, and social standards were set that people conformed to. There was a new want for civil and equal rights to women and minorities, including things that seem so common now, like voting, and going to public schools. These are things that we do everyday now that many people were not allowed to do back then. Our political leaders saw this want for rights during this time period, and used that to their advantage. Many of them campaigned for equal rights and cultural and societal reform. Because of this during the 1950’s our country was changed forever, in a way that would benefit us still today. There were many problems along the way though, and although it was a bumpy road it’s a trip our country will

In 776 B.C a new era began for athletes. The first olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece. “The ancient games were not only an expression and definition of common cultural values, but also an arena for intense competition between Greeks.” (Gold, silver, and bronze) The olympics were an important part of Ancient Greece culture because, it brought their civilization together, kept the greeks fit and ready for war, and the games were used to satisfy their gods.

In the article “Organized Greek Games “, William J. Baker’s goal is to educate readers on the differences between the ancient Greek Olympic Games, and today’s modern Olympic Games. William Baker not only explains the physical aspects of the games , but the relationship between the Greek religion and the Olympic games as well. William Baker’s article follows his thesis well; which was, “Virtually everyone knows that the modern Olympics are patterned on the Olympic Games of ancient Greece, yet few people have more than a hazy understanding of the original Olympics”.(article,pp58) William Baker wrote the “Organized Greek Games” in chronological order. An example of Baker writing the article chronologically, is when William Baker describes the Greek game 's schedule, and the events that were planned for each day in order. “the duration of the festival was set at five days, with only two and a half days devoted to the games themselves. the first day was given to religious ceremonies.”(article,pp61) In the “Organized Greek Games” William Baker quotes Socrates,“the body must bear its part in whatever man; and in all the services required from the body, it is of the utmost importance to have it in the best possible condition.”(pp.65) Baker got the information from primary sources. Some other primary sources used in the article other than Socrates, are from Milo Crotan, Ancient Philosophers, and Plato. (article,pp.65,66)

The beginning of the twentieth century brought with it relative peace and growth of economies throughout the world. New technological developments such as airplanes, radio, cinema, and automobiles were created during this time frame. Europe’s powerful countries consolidated in their colonial conquests from earlier decades that balanced their alliances. However, after only a few decades into the twentieth century multiple tensions between the great powers surfaced. These tensions caused the great powers to separate into different alliances and eventually lead to the Great War.

the 1920’s is recognized as one of the greatest decades in American history. It was a time of exciting change, filled with increased personal freedom. Items like jazz, movies, the radio, and illegal liquor became very popular during this decade, making it popularly known as the Roaring Twenties. The Roaring Twenties was a time of great political, economic, and social change, and just like every other period in American history women tend to be brushed aside in this era. Thus, most do not know that it was a great time for social and political change for American women. For one, at the beginning of the decade on August 21, 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified giving women the right to vote. They had worked hard to gain the right to vote, and

The early 1900’s brought change to race, gender, and socioeconomic status through culture, industry, and more. Whether it be the new, lively art during the Harlem renaissance or unfair, racist Japanese internment camps, America saw change that brought both negative and positive impact to the lives of citizens. Initially, the 1920’s was an amazing time to be alive for everyone. However, this was not the case for farmers. Economy in the South declined so much that people left and selling crops was a nearly impossible task. Additionally, the Great Depression would become an obstacle for so many Americans. Ultimately, FDR’s new deal brought communities closer in a time of suffering.

1900 compared to 2000 poverty and socioeconomic status The definition of socioeconomic status; The social standing or class of an individual or group. It is often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation (American Psychological Association). There are some similarities and differences between the education, occupation, income and poverty during the 1900’s compared to the 2000’s. Education during the 1900’s:

Many social reformers in the early years of the 20th century focused on the plight of child laborers who worked in both the home and the factory in New York City. One of the pressing issues they sought to bring light to was the dangerous conditions and injuries the children faced, as well as long hours and mistreatment. While many workers during this time faced similar problems, children were particularly vulnerable because they were often encouraged to work by their parents, who needed the extra income, and because they could not speak up about the abuses they faced. Social reformers collected a great amount of evidence, especially through interviews and the use of the rapidly developing technology of photography, eventually succeeding in passing child labor laws that protected these particularly downtrodden workers.

"The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that's wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents the best in all of us,” said John Williams, the composer for theme music for the Olympics (8). The Olympic Games are international sports festivals that began in ancient Greece. The first ancient Olympics can be traced back to 776 BC when people held this religious festival to honour Zeus, the father of all the Greek gods and goddesses. The participants were male citizens from Greece, and these athletes participated in only one event — foot race. Unfortunately, this ancient Olympics did not last forever. The first olympic in 776 BC in Olympia was an significant event

Ahh, the Olympics. A nice time to sit down, watch the television, and bond together with friends and family as you all watch the glorious victories rain down on the athletes. We've been enjoying the Olympics for years and years to come...but, have you ever thought about how these games came to be? Believe it or not, but the games that we watch through our television every four years actually dates back to Greeks. Incredible, huh? We've been enjoying these games for centuries, and they've impacted so many things we rely and believe in today, including the government and even religion. Here, let me loom over the details some more...

The 1920’s was a decade that was different from all the others. People and companies moved away from large cities to smaller towns because of the automobile. The economy was booming and American’s bought things like crazy. There was an increase in productivity because of electricity and things like cars, radios, phones, and washing machines were introduced. Movies became the most popular pastime during this decade. Prohibition did not work in this decade and crime went unnoticed. This decade showed a mass amount of political and social change which caused it to be much different than any other.

Stephen G. Miller, an expert Yale professor in the field of Ancient Greek athletics states that the Olympics were held “in honor of Zeus in the city of Olympia” (Miller). “The element of religion is evident in this historical event. Many people have heard of the concepts of the Greek Gods, but this level of religious involvement is interesting. These games were held “for four days every fourth summer”, a tradition that partially continues to this day (Miller). “Many festivals in ancient Greece were dedicated to the Gods” (Miller). In addition to the Olympic Games, there were also other athletic festivals which included the Pythian Games at Delphi, the Isthmian at Corinth, and the Nemean at Argos (Miller). However, the Olympics at Olympia were “the oldest and most prestigious of the four great ancient Greek athletic festivals.

The Olympic Games, was once a significant athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece as a religious festival which was revived in the late 19th century as a secular competition to

One exceptionally significant custom of the Greeks still observed today is the Olympics. These ancient games incorporated a concept of free athletic competition without bloodshed. If the Greeks