Automobile Industry In The 1920's
In the 1920’s the automobile industry grew into the largest manufacturing industry in the nation. Automobiles (cars, trucks, busses) surpassed railroads as the primary haulers of passengers and freight. Henry Ford built his company in Detroit which created more jobs. As the automobile industry grew a lot of new jobs were created such as: gas stations, maintenance shops, fast food restaurants and motels for people on the move. One in every four Americans had a job in the automotive industry or somehow related. Automobiles revolutionized how people behave even till this very day. In the Roaring twenties automobiles were not the only form of new technology. New manufacturing companies were built which created more jobs such as: shipping,
receiving, marketing, operations and different skills. Companies established time off such as vacation, sick leave and retirement. In which we have till this very day.
Music caught the interest of the American people. Jazz became very popular with well-known artists such as Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellingon, Jelly Roll Morton and other famous musicians. Music still plays a big role into our lives.
Radios also became an intricate role because people could hear the news, sermons, soap operas, commercials (advertisements) and people were now able to hear political speeches and news could be listened all over the US.
Movies were drawing in millions of people in a single week. The movies were a place to escape and allow you imagination to wonder. Admission prices were very low. In today’s society the movies are still a form of entertainment even though admission prices are not cheap.
Sports also played an intricate role in American lives. Americans found heroes and gave them someone to believe in just like today. Boxing, baseball and football was very popular as it was back then and now today.
The Roaring twenties took off in all directions and if helped shape us in who we are today. The expansion and growth allowed us to join together as a society.
receiving, marketing, operations and different skills. Companies established time off such as vacation, sick leave and retirement. In which we have till this very day.
Music caught the interest of the American people. Jazz became very popular with well-known artists such as Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellingon, Jelly Roll Morton and other famous musicians. Music still plays a big role into our lives.
Radios also became an intricate role because people could hear the news, sermons, soap operas, commercials (advertisements) and people were now able to hear political speeches and news could be listened all over the US.
Movies were drawing in millions of people in a single week. The movies were a place to escape and allow you imagination to wonder. Admission prices were very low. In today’s society the movies are still a form of entertainment even though admission prices are not cheap.
Sports also played an intricate role in American lives. Americans found heroes and gave them someone to believe in just like today. Boxing, baseball and football was very popular as it was back then and now today.
The Roaring twenties took off in all directions and if helped shape us in who we are today. The expansion and growth allowed us to join together as a society.