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    1920s Economic Boom

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    In the 1920’s there was a financial success‚ they called this success “The Economic Boom”. The causes for the boom was multiple things‚ one of the major ones was the production of automobiles. Once America figured out how to produce cars at a faster rate‚ this not only helped out that industry but it also help improve many more. Because more cars were being produced at a faster rate‚ many industries like the construction‚ hospitality‚ and oil industries increased dramatically. The first reason for

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    The Revolution of Inventions Since the beginning of all mankind‚ humans have always had the ambition to improve their lives. They desired their civilizations to grow and advance‚ so they initiated methods to make their lives easier. In addition‚ many greatest contributions were invented by ancient people; however‚ these inventions such as Gothic Cathedrals sometimes took a lifetime to finish. Stepping into the 21st century‚ almost everyone is living on the edge of technological and scientific advancements

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    1920 American Gangsters

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    Philadelphia reported gangs as early as 1840. Between then and 1870 Philadelphia became home to over 100 street gangs. This is also the time when gangs started to use clothing for the sake of distinctiveness. Chicago became a type of gang capital during the 1920s‚ with a total of about 1‚300 gangs and about 25‚000 gang members. Immigration of Mexicans into California grew rapidly in this period. Many youngsters of the second generation didn’t fit in the American society. They started wearing fancy and distinctive

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    The 1920’s a regressive era When most people think of the 1920’s they think of a roaring and unrestricted economy‚ and a booming cultural golden age; however‚ this could not be father from the truth. Even though the economy was prosperous and the women had finally gained their suffrage‚ the 20’s were far from progressive. Racially blacks made little progress and white supremacists gained power‚ politically the government became self absorbed and corrupt‚ and economically while prosperous was

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    Great Invention Of The Atomic Bomb Darion Mealing English 12 Mr. Owens Block 4 02/06/14 If you were asked what the greatest invention to help or impact mankind‚ what would you say? Most people would begin to talk about automobile‚ engines‚ and other machinery. Weapons are also a major reason we are what we are today. A special weapon stands out as the big advantage of why we won the battles in World War II‚ It’s called the Atomic Bomb. It is a great invention because

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    THE ROLE OF INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIO This write up discusses the role of inventions and discoveries in the establishment of radio. However some attention would first be directed to explaining the importance and uses of radio and radio waves as a communication device before diverting focus to discuss some inventors who played significant roles in establishing radio. The discussion will as well highlight some modern developments in the radio industry. Radio continues

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    Market Revolution helped make America a better country because of new inventions that helped us ship goods easier‚ the American system‚ and government support. Inventions helped lead America into the Market Revolution. The way that inventions helped us is that they increased how much we could ship‚ how fast we could ship and it decreased the cost of shipping which would leave more room for profit. Some of the important inventions were the steam boat and rail road. The steam boat was important because

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    Growing Up In The 1920s

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    The period of the 1920s was widely regarded as an era of prosperity. There was social‚ political‚ and cultural change. The city life was difficult as a farmer in the 1920s. “Farmers struggled with low prices all through the 1920s‚ but after 1929 things began to be hard for city workers as well”. The stock markets crashed so that led to unemployment. Which wasn’t good for the farmers at all. It wasn’t good for the farmers because without work they would go bankrupt. When they go bankrupt they wouldn’t

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    though‚ last through time. Inventions that can change a life or even a lifetime. The Hero (or Heron) of Alexandria as he was known. He has no legal name as far researchers can find. Not much can be told about the man behind the inventions really at all. Due to his title it is assumed he lived inside the city of Alexandria‚ Egypt and though it is up to debate most historians agree he was most likely alive around 62 A.D. Mathematician and inventor he made many various inventions before the Industrial Revolution

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    Fashion in the 1920's

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    Fashion in 1920’s “It is unseen‚ unforgettable‚ ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” Clothing changed with womens changing roles in modern society‚ particularly with the idea of freedom for people worldwide. In the “Roaring Twenties”‚ fashion entered the modern era‚ impacted lives of kids‚ men‚ and women driving them to dress rebellious. Prior to WWI‚ kids still dressed more or less the way they had for a millennium‚ like young adults. “By 1920‚ clothes

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