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    The 1920s was a great time for America. Everything was on the rise. This is the time when America was taken into the modern age. This was also the age for dramatic social and political change. Everything was going great for the American people. For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than farms. Amongst other things, women’s suffrage and innovation was also on the rise. Women’s suffrage was something that did not come fast nor easily. Back in that time, women did not have many…

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    Fads In The 1920's

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    1920s: Fads and Trends Fads in the 1920s were ways to forget the horrific memories of the war and live a new life. Games and Contests • One of the first fads was the ancient Chinese game, Mahjong but by 1927, it got old. • The new fad that replaced Mahjong was the crossword puzzle. • Because of this, thousands of dictionaries were sold and some were provided at railways. • The biggest rage of all the marathons was dancing. Fashion • For young women, the “flapper” look was popular. A flapper was…

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    The 1920s was an observable and remarkable period of freedom for women in the traditional society of the United States. Women started to grow more independently. Mainly, after World War I they greatly increased their independence and were able to march for their right which was banned by the traditional society. They tried to get the vote after their hard work in the war. They had several responsibilities in the battle fields or back at home. They were able to have their own jobs rather than…

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    During the 1920s, in the United States, new music and dance were introduced. The new music and dances were swiftly and dynamic, like the idealist 1920's itself. It was an desertion from the horror of war, and an opportunity to liberate stifled emotions created by the restricted lifestyles enforced on the society by the war effort. Music and dance was a large part of popular culture during this decade, especially country music and the foxtrot dance. In the 1920s, nearly every town in the united…

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    Music In The 1920's

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    in America were the 1920’s, also known as the “roaring twenties,” with a number of notable events remembered in history. World War 1 had just ended and drastic changes would occur in the US. Although music was existing far before the twenties, music in the twenties was the start of a new decade that completely changed the way music was viewed. Genres like jazz, dance bands, and blues were the center of music in the twenties, all of which became national sensations. In the 1920’s, Jazz, along…

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    1920s Fashion Essay

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    Freedoms such as being able to vote, express them-selves, and gain a sense of respect from others. Not only was fashion a piece of material back in the 1920’s, but also a form of movement. With the turn of the decade and fashion, women were able to speak for them-selves whether their voices were seen or heard as negative or positive. The Flapper image became negative for the elders but the image allowed young women to be able to grow out of that stage into mature women. Wanting to move out due…

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    1920s Economic Boom

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    During the 1920s in America, after the First World War, there was a dynamic economic boom. People had increased demands for American goods, and with the technological progress, numerous industries steadily developed. Companies made huge profits, and the employment rate exponentially increased. One of the most influential factors that caused the economic boom is the Republican Policies. The Republican Party promoted significant Republican Policies that aroused the economic boom throughout…

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    “Roaring Twenties,” the 1920s were a great time of prosperity and change. Looking from the social aspect of the time, many things elevated and took on new rules. Personally, I would say that it was a time of the rebellion from the younger generations to the older ones. New fads and feats came to life. Similar to today, there were many trends that came and went. Compared to the 1920s, today’s fad are a bit more crazy and some may lack reason but it makes the ones in the 1920s prude like and not…

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    Why were some people in the USA better off than others in the 1920s? Explain your answer. 50 marks The 1920s was the start of great expansion and an increase in prosperity for many including; new industrial workers, women and the rich. America became one of the most powerful countries, especially after the war when laissez faire was introduced. This meant that people could earn profit in any way and the government would not try to disrupt or stop their way of income. This all provoked…

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    The 1920’s was a pivotal time in the development of the United States and all of its current glory and reputation. The era known as “The Roaring Twenties” was a time in the 1920’s in which America experienced a major economic boom and political expansions. Women began to enjoy a freer lifestyle and the banning of alcohol occurred. This led to the time of prohibition and bootleggers, in which gangsters would smuggle alcohol into the country to make the thirsty Americans happy. This saw an extreme…

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