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    Women's Role in 1920

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    In the 1920’s women’s roles were soon starting to change. After World War One it was called the "Jazz Age"‚ known for new music and dancing styles. It was also known as the "Golden Twenties" or "Roaring Twenties" and everyone seemed to have money. Both single and married women we earning higher- paying jobs. Women were much more than just staying home with their kids and doing house work. They become independent both financially and literally. Women also earned the right to vote

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    me‚ you have a nice and pretty heart. It is not easy to find a truly honest in any relationship as you. I don’t want to lose you. I miss your smile and our hot gossip story was shared together. I miss that that part and I don’t want it will be a history. I was here write a letter for realize you are not alone and I will support you in any matter. Believe me. I just want you back to normal and be yourself! Last but not least‚ I hope you will realize you still

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    Prohibition of the 1920's

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    The 1920s was a time of major social change in the United States. The social changes during this period were reflected in the laws and regulations that were brought into play at this time. One of the most prominent examples of this was prohibition. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution‚ also known as the Volsted Act‚ which got its name from its sponsor‚ Representative Andrew Volsted of Minnesota‚ was created to eliminate the use of alcohol in the United States. In doing this‚ the proponents of prohibition

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    Usa 1914-1920

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    1913-21 Warren Harding pres 1921-23 Calvin Coolidge pres 1923-29 Herbert Hoover pres 1929-33 FDR pres 1933-45 PARTY Democrat Republican Republican Republican Democrat 1. Politics in the 1920s Republicans • Republican party dominated national politics during the 1920s1920- Warren Harding>16 million to 9 million votes>admin plagued by scandal veterans bureau Chief Forbes was imprisoned for squandering $200 million‚ Teapot Dome Scandal>secretary of the interior fall>involved

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    1. What is tone? Tone is a writer’s style‚ character‚ or attitude. It can have a positive or negative effect of the reader. 2. What is the difference between formal and informal tone? Formal tone means that you should not use some words that are used in casual writings. Informal tone is similar to a spoken conversation. 3. What is your angle on writing your research topic? I don’t have an angle. It is going to be as unbiased as possible. 4. What is the difference between context and conventions

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    US 1920-1945

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    1920 to 1945: Determining the Role of the Federal Government and its Spheres of Influence The United States experienced vast changes between 1920 and 1945. The “Roaring Twenties” marked the flourishing of the modern mass-production/mass-consumption economy‚ which delivered fantastic profits to investors‚ while also raising the living standard of the urban middle- and working-class. Following the Great Depression‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal aimed to restore some measure of dignity and prosperity

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    1920's Dbq

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    Tension of The 1920’s Following the First World War‚ the United States went in search of a‚ “return to normalcy‚” which many agreed was exactly what it needed. However‚ to the dismay of many‚ all the United States could find was a significant amount of tension that had developed between‚ “Old America‚” and‚ “New America.” All in all‚ this tension that arose between old and new traditions and ideas did so in the form of religion‚ conflicts within society‚ and cultural values. Religion was

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    Progressive reform was an era (1890s-1920s) of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States. It was a series of efforts by middle-class men and women who became unified by one common goal‚ which was to address inequality problems that existing in the working-class. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines progressivism as: the principles and practices of progressives (favoring or advocating progress‚ change‚ improvement‚ or reform‚ as opposed to wishing to maintain things as

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    In the 1920s also known as the Roaring 20s‚ reading became more and more popular as people became literate. After World War Ⅰ they had time to read‚ write‚ and enjoy all of their new leisure time. Leisure time was enjoyed mostly by the upper class who were stuck in their materialism and wealth. The obsession with money and power was a popular theme in the literature of the decade. Americans valued only money and reputation which changed the way the nation was viewed. After the war America’s youth

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    The 1920’s was a significant decade in American history. Some acknowledge the twenties as The Roaring Twenties and as a major period in the Progressive Era. Through that time many advancements have left a long lasting affect on American society. Some of these advancements include new innovative technologies and a major step up in womens social status. The automobile was one of the most innovative technologies of the era. First being manufactured in the late 1800’s the automobile did not reach

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