What Would Be Like In Your Early 1920's

After World War One, the United States went through a decade full of industrial, economical, and social growth. This decade is known as the Roaring 20s. The 1920s was a time of important historical events and technological advancement. The development of consumer goods, such as fridges, typewriters, radios, and cars, created jobs and helped the American economy grow. However, not everyone was able to enjoy the advancement that the boom had assured. Although there were many wealthy people, there were still many people who could not afford to live luxurious lives. Many immigrants were not welcome into to United Stats. Prejudice and racism were spread throughout the country. In spite of the prosperity of the 1920s, the

Throughout American history and the 1900’s, fads have been a hugely successful form of self expression. From fashion, to recreation, to dumb and sometimes dangerous things that youths do, fads are a way to distract from the troubles of the world and find something else fun to do.

The 1920s began shortly after World War I when the United States and the allies defeated the Germans in 1918. The 1920’s became known as the “Roaring Twenties,” because of its changes in politics, economics, society, culture and foreign policy. Industries were making their products at an increasing rate; they became richer and more powerful than before World War I. The 1920s were also seen as a decade of contradiction, increase and decrease faith, great hope and great despair.

When you hear people talking about the Great Depression you automatically know what they’re talking about, and all of the things that you learned about that time come to mind. The reason I choose this topic is because, I know a little about it but would like to learn even more about the topic. The things that the people really went through, the struggle, pain, etc. During my research, I will look into these topics of the era to have a better understanding and then maybe compare it to modern time today.

The Roaring Twenties started in North America and spread to Europe as the effects of World War I diminished. In Europe, the years following the First World War (1919-1923) were marked by a deep recession. Europe spent these years in rebuilding and coming to terms with the vast human cost of the conflict. Unlike in the aftermath of World War II, the United States did little to try to rebuild Europe. Instead, it took an increasingly isolationist stance (Answers, 2006).

As America continues to grow, it goes through many dramatic changes, and downfalls, allowing it to develop. The 1920s and the 1930s are examples of such time periods that enabled America to mature as a nation. Many Americans perceived the 1920s as a time of economic and social prosperity, while they regarded the 1930s as a time of economic and societal disaster. Though the differences are striking, the two decades are closely connected and both have their positives and negatives. For numerous Americans, the 1920s appeared to be a decade of welfare; it was a time of economic and social renewal.

The 1920’s was a great and important decade for the United States. After World War I, the United States went through events and changes that, overall, made the United States a much better place to live. New advances in technology and industry improved American life in more ways than just one. Americans had better wages during this time, more leisure time, and overall, had a better life than ever before. In addition, the 1920’s advocated social and cultural change as well. During this time period, the United States did not return to Normalcy, and instead developed attitudes that changed the life of the people of the United States forever thanks to social changes, cultural changes and changes in technology.

The 1920s was a time in American history where there was explicit changes. The “Roaring Twenties” had a massive impact on the American economy. It was a time in history where America started to evolve as a country and become more dominant. Many states and cities in the United States sustained economic prosperity. There was also an abundance of inventions and new music that spread quickly throughout the country and became popular among a multitude of people. New fashion trends also started to pop out and become popular. All these new major changes in the 20s developed the new and advanced United States that people are living in today.

The sixties were the beginning of more idealistic views. Many events occurred during this time. According to Anderson, “The nation seemed flooded with the cool generation, and they begin exhibiting youthful forms of rebellion.” Society was becoming more liberal, premarital sex was no longer a big deal, and girls wore miniskirts. Students were no longer interested in their parents’ ways. The culture was changing including music. Many folklore songs were about the issue of civil rights. For instance, Chad Mitchell Trion sang about segregation. Education was no longer preserved for the wealthiest Americans. It was democratized. Anderson even commented that, universities were the beginning where many students questioned their lives, and a way

During the 1920’s and 1930’s many families immigrating to America were enduring strong abhorrence towards them because of their religion, beliefs, and where they were from. Two of these people experiencing hardship were the creators of Superman, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, whose Jewish parents had immigrated to America before having them. Siegel and Shuster wanted to create a superhero to give immigrants entering, or immigrants that were already there, in the United States a kind of hope since many Americans did not want them there (Tye 8). To add to not being wanted there many immigrants were bullied because of the fact that they were unwanted in America by many citizens during the Great Depression. Today, superheroes are most commonly used

This generation’s attitude has been infected with laziness, selfishness, and greed. It seems that most people in my generation today is very and only self-focused. They are all worried about how much money they can make and care about only what they want, and how quick they can obtain it. I feel as though previous generations have made our life so much easier, we take it for

The 1920s was a huge time period for the United States. Modern technology such as automobiles, radios, and advertisement had taken America by storm. Rural areas were on the decline. American cities had attracted not only rural and urban citizens, but also people from all over the world. In America during the 1920s, citizens struggled with accepting other races and ethnicities into their widely populated country.

The clash between generations during the 1920’s is the natural divide that exists as the previous generation holds fasts to its values, while younger groups adapt in behavior to match the changes their environment underwent overtime. This occurrence can be seen in the previous decades yet grows more prominently after the 1920’s, with further generational gaps in values occurring into the present time. Perhaps what makes the clash so overt and prominent in the 20’s compared to earlier generations is that through more media such as radio, movies, advertisements and novels came a rapid pace of fashion and behavior, especially among young women. The changes the generations clashed over were farther apart then could be easily by-passed and an understanding reached. Even during the 1920’s, older and younger generations attempted to figure out why neither could comprehend and appreciate the other’s values, blaming past and current events for the “Flapper Craze.” In the article “A Flapper's Appeal to Parents,” by Ellen Welles Page, those bewildered by

To be a modern person in the 1920’s to be a modern person in 2016. When you ask someone what does it mean to be a modern person they refer to how society is now. Being “modern” is looking at society and comparing each other. In the 1920’s if you didn’t wear what everyone is wearing you weren’t “cool”. Did it stop ? No in today’s world most people think they need to start wearing popular clothes or dress some certain way to fit in.

In Simon Sinek’s live talk about the Millennial Question, he discussed how technology, the pressure to conform to today’s society and the constant need for affirmation has greatly affected the young generation’s mental growth and stability. How likely is it to teach these young able adults how to live a balanced life without endangering their well-being? It is possible to nurture their mental growth in a positive way despite the ever-changing technological advances. Both the older generations and the Millennial generation are able to learn from each other by means of influencing one another in a positive way.