Odd Trends In The 1920's

The 1920s are certainly remembered as a time of prosperity and excitement. From assorted new creations to some odd trends, the 20s seem to be a party that never ends. And while it sounds like a perfect decade, there are some things that seem a little off with the seemingly endless times of prosperity. Social difficulties such as the arise of the Ku Klux Klan and the issue on Prohibition arose into society and caused some major conflicts. One of the major positive events in the 1920s was the introduction of labor-saving devices to everyday life. While a person used to have to hand-wash their laundry, people could now run their dirty clothing through a machine wash. The washing machine is only one of many new devices, though. Refrigeration made it possible to store food for much longer without it spoiling. New vehicles made it more and more easy to travel. Life became much less of a hassle, leaving people with more time on their hands. However, how they would spend this time could be seen as questionable by most people. Another large part of the 1920s is the odd trends that became popular at a rapid rate. Some of these odd fads included swallowing goldfish,
crosswords, and marathons. A marathon, essentially, is where a group of people compete to see who can do activities such as dancing for extreme periods of time. Even if this sounds crazy nowadays, nonsense trends like these are a part of what gave the 20s its character. The 1920s certainly earned the nickname of the ‘Era of Wonderful Nonsense.’ But with every up, there must be downs as well.
Racism was not uncommon in the 20s, and there were even hate groups dedicated to attempt the destruction of certain cultures. The Ku Klux Klan, or KKK, was a large group of white, anglo-saxon protestant males dedicated to hatred of any culture that was unlike that of the members. They did exist before the 20s, but the 20s was when the KKK experienced a major peak in Klan membership. It may seem horrible these days, but these people did truly believe what they were doing was their calling. According to a document spreading the beliefs of the Klan, the two main duties of the Klan were expanding their boundaries and sharing the gospel of ‘Klancraft.’ The KKK was truly a horrible thing of the past, but most people back then were more outraged at a simpler
act. The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919, and it prohibited the making, selling, and transporting of alcohol. Even though the amendment had been signed into action, people still managed to find a way to get their drinks. Many people called ‘bootleggers’ would illegally import alcohol