Stocks rose, generation gaps increased, important agreements were formed and culture thrived. Entering an era post a World War meant it was time for re-construction. America in the 1920’s marked a time post war and pre depression that was a booming or “roaring” time. The United States experienced a developing age like never before. Politically, the government decided to reform their beliefs on war and foreign relations—although, anti-immigration laws were enforced around the country. Economically, the stock market rose and Henry Ford took charge of a new mechanical front—however, “tariff walls” were put up. African Americans and Women socially inspired the new face of the United States—although, women still fought on for more rights. The 1920’s were a time of both confidence and disillusionment for the American culture in many aspects such as political, economic, cultural and social.…
In the 1800’s America had a big boom with their population, their income, the growth of jobs, laws, commerce, and movements, and it began to evolve into a country of hard working people of long hour jobs who would work to make a living and drive the American economy forward, also known as the Industrial Revolution. This brought many big changes to America as a whole, and made it stronger as a country.…
In the 1920s more than 20 million people came to the United States; people started too migrated into different cities. They came from all around the world like Northern and Central Europe, as well as Southern and Eastern Europe. This is when the entire society of America, changes forever. In the cities everything had changed: pollution, diseases, and noises. They had to start building more transportation, and building more houses/apartments because of the increases growth of the population.…
At the end of the nineteenth century the United States seemed to be racing forward in many areas, such as technological advancement, more efficient manufacturing, modernizing transportation, and of course, making money. America was, on the surface, improving greatly; underneath however, there were many problems including corrupt businesses and a growing lower class stricken by poverty. In 1900 to 1920 the Progressive Reform Movement swept the nation; progressive reformers rallied for equal treatment and better working conditions; the federal government adopted regulations that attempted to satisfy the wishes of the reformer; both groups had successes and limitations that ultimately led to an overall beneficial effect on the nation.…
The years leading up to the turn of the 20th century brought with them the on set of change for Americans in all walks of life. Society had not been able to keep pace with the changing world of technology since the start of the Industrial Revolution. This created a huge gap between the rich and the poor and left cities struggling to keep pace with the necessary infrastructure and programmes to provide for the men and women who were migrating on mass to urban areas where they could earn a decent wage working a job which needed, in most cases, very little skill. However, the urban setting also afforded individuals the opportunity to gather in great numbers to discuss issues and become more educated. One of the ways information became more…
Discuss the characteristics of the American population in the late 19th century and analyze the nature of immigration into the country during that period- The industrialization of the late nineteenth century represented the second stage of the great transformation. The transformation of the economy was neither smooth nor steady. Two depressions, from 1873 to 1879 and from 1893 to 1897, surpassed the severity of pre–Civil War downturns. Collapsing land values, unsound banking practices, and changes in the money supply affected the people greatly.…
The population growth, crime, and health were the top things that changed and became worse. With the population growing, poverty increased, especially in urban areas, and people lost so much. When everything started to happen and the immigrants started to migrate, the crime rate increased and the health rates decreased. Because so many people were starting their new lives in this new place, there were many diseases that started to go around and make people’s health drop, which started to cause other negative effects during this time. Besides all the pros and cons during this era, there was a reason why Mark Twain called it “the Gilded Age”.…
During this time the north went through a market and religious revolution. The market changed in the northeast from a rural one to an industrialized one, starting the first industrial revolution in the United States. Many changes happened what was once apprenterships now became wage earning jobs; meaning that men used to practice under a master of the job they wanted to have, to learn their skill set now men are taking jobs instead to earn more money for their families. What was once the quite rural countryside quickly turned into urban centers; they were calling these changes “internal improvements.” This time period brought about the discovery of the middle class or working class, people who weren’t seen as poor or rich they were considered comfortable.…
In the year 1900, America was just entering a brand new century! During this moment in time, people called it “an age of confidence!” Mostly because most Americans believed that new ways of traveling, communicating, and manufacturing were good for the county and they were! They were for sure this would make everyone’s lives better! But that wasn’t all true. Most poor people had a harder time getting along (making money) with new inventions “making life easier”…
The 1920s were an exciting and fascinating time in American history filled with art, music, new idea and inventions, and much more. During this time, America seemed to break into a more modern era. The old Victorian style was transformed into this vibrant and lively America. It was a time of new behaviors, new attitudes, and new freedoms. This was also a time of significant cultural and social changes as well as conflicts. Societies views on women, did little to stop their progress in fighting for equality and reform. Prohibition did little to keep people from finding ways to get and sale alcohol. African Americans also saw progress, despite the resurgence of the KKK.…
During the period between 1870-1900 which is also called the Gilded Age, Americans experienced dramatic changes in their everyday lives, from the clothes they wore and food they ate to their opportunities for recreation. One of the main reason was the massive influx of European immigrants to achieve an American dream for a better life.…
The first half of the nineteenth century was full of different evolutions for the United States, not only was it improving industrially but it was also expanding, in 1840 many Americans Americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and improving their lives. The westward expansion was driven by regional interest, the increase of population brought more needs for the individuals. Not only did the needs of the people bring the upcoming of the westward expansion, but economic influences also did, with the government being allured by wealth. Nevertheless the south and north also had to protect their ideologies and needs causing them to take actions that impacted others. The westward expansion created benefits for the United States,…
For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than in farms. The nation’s total wealth doubled, and the great economic growth generated a consumer society. However, the 1920’s didn’t began as prosperous as it it thought. Instead it started with a serious economic recession. After WWI productivity felt, unemployment increased, and consumption decreased.…
Throughout the 1900’s great and monumental changes were made in our country. Changes the Like Fair Labors Act of 1938, the Dyer Anti Lynching bill, and Women’s Suffrage all took place in at this time. The 1900's also brought in Muckraking, the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. The mid 1900s gave way to crime and gangs a problem that we still have today. Satchmo and Louis Armstrong along with Duke Ellington, And Frank Sinatra are all products of the 1900's. All of our favorite music and dances can be attributed to the early Jazz and Blues and Swing of the 1900's. In the following paragraphs we are going to briefly touch on a few of the major events that occurred during the time period from 1900 to 1940.…
In 19th century During this time, America experienced the Great Awakening. People became aware of the disadvantaged and realized the cause for the movement against slavery. Younger people started helping the needy in their communities…