A time of unbelievable, desired change: the 1920’s. The 1920’s brought a new lifestyle to those living in the United States; these years changed the way of life (History.com Staff para 1). For example, more people lived in cities rather than farms, and the total prosperity and revenue doubled (History.com Staff para 1). Aside from economic gains, movements involving people of the ‘20s were starting to gain momentum. Flappers took over this generation with their risky business: bobbed hair, short dresses, drinking, and smoking (History.com Staff para 2). Furthermore, this era was known as the Jazz Age, an inspiration of a new culture (History.com Staff para 5). During the Jazz Age, the 18th Amendment was ratified to ban alcohol throughout the
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During this time period, Prohibition-- a time when alcohol was illegal to consume, buy, transport, or make-- was taking place; however, people were still demanding the illegal, hazardous drink as well as a variety of other drinks. Even though the alcohol industry took a hit, culinary arts and restaurant businesses became famous. These new and improved restaurants were providing what was soon to be known as the prominent, trendy foods of the 1920’s.
The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 and initiated many organized crime events (History.com Staff para 6). Prohibition was intended to stop the purchase, sale, transportation, and consumption of alcohol; however, the law was not strict enough for those who still requested the illegal drink (History.com Staff para 6). As well as others, Al Capone, a legendary mobster, made it possible for those who desired alcoholic beverages to obtain them (History.com Staff para 6). Mobsters like the previous mentioned, Al Capone, made millions of dollars by giving the people what they wanted (NPR …show more content…
Quick-service restaurants, tearooms, ethnic restaurants, roadside restaurants, and food stands grew in importance during the 1920’s. Quick-service restaurants, known as fast-food restaurants today, gave businessmen and women a quick and easy way to receive their lunches (The 1920’s). As the production of cars increased with Henry Ford’s assembly line system, more vehicles were on the road and was easier for people to get to restaurants (The 1920’s). Also, tearooms became popular which were mostly managed by women; thus, most women would attend such places to socialize with their friends (The
During this time period, Prohibition-- a time when alcohol was illegal to consume, buy, transport, or make-- was taking place; however, people were still demanding the illegal, hazardous drink as well as a variety of other drinks. Even though the alcohol industry took a hit, culinary arts and restaurant businesses became famous. These new and improved restaurants were providing what was soon to be known as the prominent, trendy foods of the 1920’s.
The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 and initiated many organized crime events (History.com Staff para 6). Prohibition was intended to stop the purchase, sale, transportation, and consumption of alcohol; however, the law was not strict enough for those who still requested the illegal drink (History.com Staff para 6). As well as others, Al Capone, a legendary mobster, made it possible for those who desired alcoholic beverages to obtain them (History.com Staff para 6). Mobsters like the previous mentioned, Al Capone, made millions of dollars by giving the people what they wanted (NPR …show more content…
Quick-service restaurants, tearooms, ethnic restaurants, roadside restaurants, and food stands grew in importance during the 1920’s. Quick-service restaurants, known as fast-food restaurants today, gave businessmen and women a quick and easy way to receive their lunches (The 1920’s). As the production of cars increased with Henry Ford’s assembly line system, more vehicles were on the road and was easier for people to get to restaurants (The 1920’s). Also, tearooms became popular which were mostly managed by women; thus, most women would attend such places to socialize with their friends (The