America in the 1920s Essay

front-man because of his looks and refined manners, to work his way to the top ranks of new money. Though Gatsby did perform illegal activities to earn his way to the top, it is no surprise that he chose bootlegging as a way to earn his money. During the 1920, since prohibition had taken place, bootlegging was one of the for sure way to earn money, though it was against the law. Prohibition was a way of stopping the means of alcoholism and the effects upon society. It was important during those…

Many people wonder how Adolf Hitler, a man blamed for the start of WWII and characterized for his fascist policies that resulted in millions of deaths, could have come to power in Germany during the 1920-1930s. Hitler rose to power in German politics as leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, also known as the Nazi Party (or NSDAP). He was elected chancellor of Germany in 1933, and served as dictator from 1934 to 1945. Even at a young age, Adolf Hitler had a strong passion for…

The New Women The 1920s was an era of massive transformation, and growth. This change was seen as refreshing, and exciting, bringing freedoms, and new found independence. In the 1920s a new woman emerged. Young ladies who represented change, after World War 1 many women were left alone without any husbands. This showed women that life was short, and that while they were still alive they should have some fun. It was from this idea that the new woman emerged, and, changed the way people viewed…

The period between 1920 and 1929 was known as the Jazz Age, a term coined by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This was a period of great change for the world as a whole but specifically for Women, Blacks and The Arts. Women, in general, were disenfranchised with the old Victorian ways and the roaring twenties were a liberating period for them. However, this liberation did not extend to all branches of ‘woman-kind’, specifically Black women. Black people faced a great deal of challenging circumstances; most…

During the 1920s, culture began to flourish as America expanded. New cities brought in the urban lifestyle. This expansion led to ideas transcending their traditional roots. Yet, as more urban based communities were formed, traditionalists began to fight back against their ideas. Many traditionalists didn’t accept the new culture, and wanted to stop it. A main example of an urban-based culture was the flappers. Flappers were the new modern, independent women of that time. Women began to…

The 1940’s were a decade of great change in America. In 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor; the first ever attack on U.S. soil, in 1944 American troops landed in Nazi-occupied Europe, and in 1945 the microwave oven was introduced to America. There was another great change taking place, but in the world of jazz music -- a new sound was developing that would alter the genre forever, pioneered by such people as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk. As 1940 was coming to a close, a…

Dance in the 1920s The 1920s was a turning point for dance and everything around it in this era. This time got the name of the “roaring 20’s” and it was anything, but boring. It was also called the “Jazz Age” which pushed forward more dance and jazz at the time. The 1920s were known for many things such as the parties and flappers, but it is truly a decade that changed dance and how it was viewed. At this time people were trying to find outlets from going through the war, and dance was one…

1. Introduction The American Dream has been a myth which arose in the United States of America. It is said that every human being has the ability to achieve anything he or she wants by working hard. Therefore, it has always been a subject in many films and books. Francis Scott Fitzgerald, an American author, also dealt with this topic in his novel “The Great Gatsby”, which was written in 1925. This paper aims at providing an analysis of the American Dream with regard to “The Great Gatsby”. It…

Throughout the 1920s, life for the average American was extraordinary. Almost everyone was living rather well off and society significantly grew fairly quickly. However, prosperity does not last forever and often times is followed by great hardship. The prosperity of the 1920s was misleading due to highly luxurious living, rapid industrial expansion, and culture wars that predicted economic problems in the near future. The Roaring Twenties just screamed richness, making people believe they…

African Americans after the Civil War. However, after WWI in the 1920s, which is not as frequently talked about when it comes to the KKK, was a new form of the KKK. These new Klansmen disliked Roman Catholics, Jews, foreigners, bootleggers, and divorcees in addition to African Americans. Each state which strong KKK activity had a leader. And nationally there were two leaders, Edward Clarke and Bessie Tyler, who both took over the Klan in 1920.…