1920s

stories ever told, Wuthering Heights, was actually a female who used this pen name as a cover up? Emily Bronte wrote the book under a masculine name because in the late 1800’s it was frowned upon for women to exceed through any form of entertainment. The 1920’s are noted to be a turnaround for females who aspired to write and publish novels. The “Roaring Twenties” was a significant transition in American entertainment because of the changes in the roles of women, the bohemian lifestyles, and the…

Jazz in the 1920’s Every since World War I ended, jazz has become more and more popular. The last couple of years are sometimes referred as a “Jazz Age”. Today, we have an extraordinary specialist on jazz with us. Who can explain jazz better than Louis Armstrong? The one whose band is helping to popularize jazz and is being really influential for other jazz musicians? Ina: Welcome to Peoples Magazine Mr. Armstrong. It’s great to have you here. Armstrong: It’s a pleasure to be here. Ina: So to…

boom in the USA in 1920s? The economic boom is the term used for growth of America's economy. There were a number of factors that contributed towards the growth of the economy. This period is often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, which was a time when people had fun, when new industries dominated the market. The economic boom has a significant impact on the society at the time as it improved the lives of the citizens. The USA did become much more wealthy during the 1920s, but that does…

filmmakers have been creating numerous ways to advance movies to become more inspiring and more emotional to keep the viewers’ love alive. The process was a long one, and in the three decades of the 1920s, the 1950s, and the 1990s, we find major milestones for the filmmaking industry. Let’s start at the 1920’s – the time of gangsters,…

Women’s Roles in the 1920’s A lot changed in the 1920’s. The economy was booming and families flourished. Women in particular changed quite a bit. Some of the change was physical but most of it was spiritual growth and belief in individuality. Women became much more prominent in society. They changed their roles in the workforce, entertainment, and politics. Women in the workforce became more noticed in the 1920’s. White collar jobs are jobs that are typically done in an office or…

Although the Women in the suffrage movement made great strides, they did not achieve gender equality. The women’s role in the 1920’s has changed because they have more opportunities and independence. A suffrage is the term used to describe the right to vote as a natural right. The women’s suffrage movement not only happened in the United States, but all over the world. Many women took time out of their busy lives just to fight for what they believed in, which was Women’s Rights. They wanted to…

The 1920s, often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties," was a decade symbolized by major changes in Canada and much of the Western world. Huge scientific developments, social changes, and economic progress were evident throughout this time, but there were also some noticeable challenges and inequalities. The 1920s roared with growth and development from a Canadian perspective, but they also had difficulties in the economic and social areas. Firstly, the decade roared with economic prosperity. At…

As mentioned earlier, the 1920s was a time of consumerism as a result of post-war industrialisation with the help of innovators such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison to help revolutionise the economic and social spectrums in the U.S. The U.S., though heading to a remarkable economic direction, the 1920s was also marked with economic corruption and injustice. the United States experienced an unparalleled time of economic growth, but with this growth came the desire of men in all aspects of society…

In today’s society, gang warfare and mobs are not as popular as they were in the 1920’s. People like Al Capone roamed the streets and started gangs and were killing people. On February 14, 1929, four men that were dressed up as police officers forced seven of George Moran’s men into a garage, lined them up, and shot them. Al Capone and George Moran were sworn enemies. The two men fought over smuggling and trafficking operations in Chicago, Illinois. Capone and Moran have survived many attempted…

During the roaring 20’s there were many new inventions that had a great impact on people's lives. These new inventions were known as “Time Saving Devices.” Hence the name, these inventions gave people more time free time to do the things they enjoyed such as going to sporting events, watching movies, attending speakeasies, and many other activities. One of these new inventions during the 20’s was the washing machine. The first electric washing machine was produced and sold by Hurley Electric…