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    Major Events Of The 1920s

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    Throughout the history of America not many decades are as popular as the twenties. There are many things that contribute to the fame of the twenties. Such as the traditions and customs that began also the many revolutionary ideas that caught the attention of many historians not to mention all the major events that toke place that still fascinate till date. The twenties played a major rule in American history because during that time many events occurred that are still fascinating till date‚ also

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    The Roaring 1920s The roaring 1920s was a time where Americans were living the American dream. Many people called it the “age of excess” because it was the first time in American history that people could afford to buy in abundance and buy anything they pleased. The roaring 1920’s was effected by many inventions and a new life that Americans were adapting to. The production of the Model T’s‚ Baseball‚ Fashion‚ and Prohibition effected the 1920s. Americans were learning how to live the life

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    Society of the 1920’s The Jazz Age of the 1920’s can be described as a dizzying whirl of a time. The U.S. economy had boomed from manufacturing success in WWI‚ and wealth was well distributed enough for most people to not have to worry about money in major cities. However‚ these national achievements were not only a source of excitement‚ but served as a blindfold over the eyes of the 1920’s society as well. Despite the appearance of everlasting happiness for the people of 1920’s America‚ their

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    Jazz flourished widely in the 1920’s‚ which was considered the Jazz age. In the 1920’s Jazz was a lifestyle to most people. Some fell in love with Jazz‚ while others hated it. People who liked Jazz were the passionate and urban people. Many white young boys and girls fell in love with jazz. Jazz was a way for them to be freed from the rural America. Jazz had originally come from New Orleans but job opportunities had opened up elsewhere causing many musicians to move out of New Orleans. This is what

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    Culture of America during the 1920’s During the 1920’s‚ also known as the “Roaring Twenties‚” was a period of time of prosperity and optimism. It was when America created its own culture. The Americans decided to create their own culture out of the influence of European nations after World War I. This newly created culture included movies‚ sports‚ and leisure activities which became widely popular. As this culture increased its popularity‚ so did this sense of rebellion among the people. After

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    The entertainment in the 1920s was the birth scream of the modern because of the radio‚ sport icons‚ and writers. In the roaring 20s the radio had open entertainment for americans. An example of this would be that‚ approximately 50 million americans listened to their radios as the boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney happen. The radio allowed Americans to listen to entertainment instead of reading about it in magazines or in newspaper. The radio is a birth scream and modern because people

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    1920's Negative Aspects

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    The 1920’s was an era in which the economy had greatly prevailed. Many Americans benefited from these positive perks that is offered. It has seemed almost good to be true. However there were a few detrimental aspects of it that made it unbearably difficult to live in. Many different groups of Americans were affected differently some were very positive and some were negative. The initial effects of prohibition did no favor to any American. During the era of prohibition the fabrication and purchase

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    Radio dominated the Twenties‚ with roughly 3 million Americans owning radios by 1923. Most listeners still used crystal sets with earphones to receive news and bulletins‚ advertising and music. The appeal of the spoken word attracted audiences and advertisers‚ while publishers were forced to improve upon its image to retain profits. Television‚ capable of wireless transmission of moving pictures‚ was first demonstrated in 1926‚ combining sight and sound to rival radio. Tabloids continued being

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    The Changing Roles of Women in the 1920s    In the 1920s‚ women were becoming more independent. This could be  seen in all walks of life. Changes could be seen in their home lives‚ as well as  in the choices available to them in fashion‚ employment and politics. Women  went from being second class citizens – and almost being the property of men  – to having the right to vote ("Winning the Vote: A History of Voting  Rights." Winning the Vote: A History of Voting Rights. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 31  Mar. 2015

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    Style in the 1920s reflected drastic changes in the perception of what was "proper." In the previous Victorian era‚ the style for women resembled that of an hourglass. Twenty-five pound restricting corsets were used to create this shape. The 1920s shape was strikingly different‚ defined by straight lines and flat chests. The

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