The era of the 1920s was the time for growth and technological advancement which helped reshape the economy and society of the United States. This was the time that the United States grew into a modernized and open society especially within the youth community. The 1920s had its successes as well as its disasters, it was a time period of renovation after the war. Issues of morality and politics molded politics more than the economic reform (Ayers 597). Music, movies, and technology became more popular and occupied the transformation of the era. From the time of a spike in pop culture, to the popularity of sports, to the evolvement of gender roles and immigration, the 1920s allowed the nation to rejoice from the suffering during WWI (World War
…show more content…
This was the time the Americans revealed and emphasized artistic expression. Culture, especially popular culture, popularized at an all-time high during the 1920s, the era was filled with literature, art, and music shown through television channels and radios. The advancement of culture also meant an advancement in technology. Consumerism appealed to the middle-class society, their expenses focused on automobiles, radios, and attending theatres. However, the division between the rich and the poor did not change. The 1920s was only seen as a vibrant decade because of the growth and relief the nation has uncovered from the war and the Great Depression, but issues still walked among them. The 1920s was the time that they were able to heal from the emotional and physical wounds they attained from the war and had the chance let go of these issues for the time …show more content…
Many immigrants attempted to build a new life in the United States, but thousands were declined entry. The government limited immigrants from Great Britain, Germany, and other parts of southern and eastern Europe (Ayers 598). The American government attempted to create laws and restrictions to regulate the “qualities of successful American citizens” that were eligible to enter the United States (Ayers 598). These restrictions required immigrants to adopt the language of the native-born American, to dress like an American, and understand the ideals and religion of Americans. The spark in immigration created a stir with the reappearance of the Klu Klux Klan during the 1920s. The Klan was a segregated group of racist, white Americans who believed in patriotism, Protestant views, and encouraged white supremacy (The North American Review). They promote and “practiced” good citizenship yet they discriminated those who opposed their regulations. The Klan focused on promoting white supremacy through violence and vigilantism. The Klan slowly gained followers by the promotion of the Klan’s brew of racism, anti-Catholicism, and anti-immigrant views to acquire converts (Ayers 600). Some members lynched and abused people they opposed such as, blacks, Catholics, Jews, and those who made a mockery of law enforcement (The North American Review). They focused their views on the “desire of many
This was the time the Americans revealed and emphasized artistic expression. Culture, especially popular culture, popularized at an all-time high during the 1920s, the era was filled with literature, art, and music shown through television channels and radios. The advancement of culture also meant an advancement in technology. Consumerism appealed to the middle-class society, their expenses focused on automobiles, radios, and attending theatres. However, the division between the rich and the poor did not change. The 1920s was only seen as a vibrant decade because of the growth and relief the nation has uncovered from the war and the Great Depression, but issues still walked among them. The 1920s was the time that they were able to heal from the emotional and physical wounds they attained from the war and had the chance let go of these issues for the time …show more content…
Many immigrants attempted to build a new life in the United States, but thousands were declined entry. The government limited immigrants from Great Britain, Germany, and other parts of southern and eastern Europe (Ayers 598). The American government attempted to create laws and restrictions to regulate the “qualities of successful American citizens” that were eligible to enter the United States (Ayers 598). These restrictions required immigrants to adopt the language of the native-born American, to dress like an American, and understand the ideals and religion of Americans. The spark in immigration created a stir with the reappearance of the Klu Klux Klan during the 1920s. The Klan was a segregated group of racist, white Americans who believed in patriotism, Protestant views, and encouraged white supremacy (The North American Review). They promote and “practiced” good citizenship yet they discriminated those who opposed their regulations. The Klan focused on promoting white supremacy through violence and vigilantism. The Klan slowly gained followers by the promotion of the Klan’s brew of racism, anti-Catholicism, and anti-immigrant views to acquire converts (Ayers 600). Some members lynched and abused people they opposed such as, blacks, Catholics, Jews, and those who made a mockery of law enforcement (The North American Review). They focused their views on the “desire of many