1920s

the origins of the latter’s fortune, as she knew the elitist society of East Egg would never regard a self-made individual in the same manner as one who possesses generational wealth. This demonstrates the aggrandized extent of superficiality in the 1920s, to the point where it is not even about having money, but about being able to boast the right kind. Furthermore, Fitzgerald emphasizes the impropriety of the decade’s upper class through their insensitive and unsympathetic treatment of those…

Over the course of American history, specifically the era known as the Roaring Twenties, there have been both cultural advancements and moral setbacks. The 1920s brought Americans jazz music and technological advancements, but it also was tinged with the stain of organized crime, bootlegging, and, sadly, racism. Perhaps the most prominent aspect of the Roaring Twenties was the fight for women’s suffrage as women had to gain their right to vote. Not only did women have to fight to vote, they also…

The festivity—after conclusion of the Great War—began to radiate upon Americans, to shift their mind away from the brute reality of war, in favor of focusing on the period of contentment. The birth of the Roaring Twenties in 1920s was the result—the era of partying—for lack of a better term. Soldiers—whom returned from the gritty reality of war—gained new perspectives of their time in Europe. This created a refusal to adhere to the old traditions and bring in the new. Economy was booming, social…

Many times, the 1920s are referred to as a roaring and prosperous time in America. The country embodied many societal changes and innovations never seen before. Despite great advances, America faced great problems on the homefront. The events of World War I fueled strong nativism for one’s country and the idea that it was possible to revolt against government. Most notably, Russia faced a revolution of their own. In this revolution, communism took hold and its influence began to spread…

offered in the market. Therefore, society became more alike, dressing the same way, listening to the same music, buying the same technology. For some people this was the “roar” they needed in their life, while others USA citizens felt out of place. The 1920’s increased the difference between rich and poor. While for the rich this era opened many doors with opportunities, more than 60% of the population lived in poverty and could describe these years as terrible and racist. One of the upcoming…

then the only people participating in the nation’s economics are those who can only by acquiring tremendous debt. The top one percent of the population held a combined income that was equal to the total income of the lower forty two percent. In the 1920’s alone, the disposable income per person rose only about nine percent. However, the top one percent of the populace’s disposable income saw a rise of around seventy-five percent. One major cause of this divide in income between the very rich and…

The era of "Roaring Twenties" in the United States often has another name - The Prosperity, and is characterized by rapid economic growth. The Roaring Twenties or The Jazz Age - French called it “années folles” (Crazy Years) – is a period of unprecedented change in all the spheres of life in North America and some European countries. During this period public life was to undergo dramatic changes: Victorian morality had become survival of the past, and America began to live according to new…

Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity, & the Women Who Made America Modern, written by Joshua Zeitz, takes place in the 1920’s, also known as the Flapper Girl era. During the early 1900’s, brand new ideas were coming about, and the economy was growing for the powerful people. “Much of this revolution in morals and manners has to do with the subtle but steady pull of economic and demographic forces” (Zeitz 29). People from all over the states were moving from suburbs to cities. The…

During the 1920s, the United States was in a time of prosperity. In this time period, much growth and modernization occurred. Although it was directly following World War I, it did little to hinder the prosperity. While the war resulted in devastating numbers of casualties and destruction for Europe, America resurfaced as a world leader and power. Because the war had been fought in Europe, the U.S. had not been impacted severely. Instead, America became prosperous, and experienced many changes…

attitudes. The changes in spending due to economic growth harbored an egotism that underscored much of what was seen on the Broadway stage in the 1920s. From 1920-1930, Broadway produced more musicals than any other ten-year period, with grossing figures for new musicals and revues reaching unprecedented heights. After the Armistice of 1918, the pleasure-seeking, prohibition-despising, boom-rich American public enabled the musical theatre to revel in a decade of luxury and wastefulness and…