Cultural Changes In The 1920s

The ascension of the American economy has been imminent ever since the conclusion of the Spanish-American War. The Spanish-American War asserted the United States as a world superpower as the U.S., not only beat the Spanish, but also acquired many of her territories to kick off this new “American Empire”. The economic upsurge of the roaring twenties echoed this sentiment. After a major victory in the Great War, the United States directly transitioned into a phase of economic prosperity which appeared to be evident in all facets of American life. During the roaring twenties, the United States established themselves as the world world capital of Industry, Technology, and Culture.

1920s Advertising During the 1920s, advertisement started to increase and expand. Many ideas and tactics were used to lure the attention of the consumers. After World War I, America started to grow with a stable and growing economy. This flourishment made many American's live out the 1920s in prosperity.

Alleynia Alvarado Dr LaChandra Fitzgerald English 3B 16 May 2016 How the 1920s influenced American literature The 1920s was an exciting historical era that was filled with music,art,parties and an economic boom, many of these factors influenced many talented people to create wonderful masterpieces that to this day we are able to enjoy. We are able to enjoy works from F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Aaron Douglass and many more. World War II had just ended, the whole nation was happy, all people wanted to do was enjoy eachother’s company and party. Many men had returned from being overseas after fighting for their country.

• Scott Joplin bought jazz into homes all over the country, and the Ragtime craze was on. It really caught on in New Orleans allowing Jazz to flourish due to its less rigid social backgrounds. New Orleans became the first true jazz centre. • This encouraged the popularity and growth of jazz music. • Jazz went from only playing in New Orleans to becoming a staple of the America airwaves, dance halls and homes” • The 1930’s brought a new style of jazz “big band swing”.

Colonial America experienced significant changes during the late seventeenth and early eighteen centuries. The most important changes included the development of cities to became the main ports, and Southern part of America was transformed to be a major contributor to colonial America’s economy. These changes resulted in the rise in population with thousands of immigrants coming in large numbers due to the growth and improvement of the agricultural estate. Following this period of economic boom, colonial America experienced two major revivals that had long-term effects on the nation with regards to religion, government, and human nature.

Jazz music filled the streets, people poured into speakeasies, the economy boomed and American spirits were high during the roaring twenties. The Harlem Renaissance played an essential part in making this decade a notable time. Due to the great migration caused by Jim Crow laws, Boll Weevils and industrial jobs available in the North, African Americans finally left their lives of endless debt and farming for a new opportunities in the North. Harlem allowed the opportunity for a new African American culture to be represented. This new culture allowed for African Americans to be able to achieve new dreams.

They were attracted by the freedom and artistic nature of it. When white popular musicians started to integrate the Bebop style with their own music, it became that much more popular, not only in America, but around the world. Jazz became a way to unify cultures through music. It helped to bring down barriers. It reflected a new time in America, one where cultures became more integrated, but still had room to be individual.

However, for a small handful of young people such as Orval and Mary, the 1920s is roaring indeed. The Birth of Mass Culture During the 1920s, many Americans have extra money to spend, and they spend it on many consumer goods such as clothes and, in particular, radios. The first commercial radio

During the “roaring twenties”, the American public experienced a mass economic boom that resulted in a social change in the newest generations mindset. The 20s also brought sensationalism

It became very popular in the early 1900’s and the rhythm was supplied by bass and drums. By the 1930’s young black musicians wanted to develop their own styles and many studied the teachings of

The Roaring ‘20’s were a time of change and prosperity for the people of America. Now that World War I was over, people had a reason to celebrate! Cities grew larger, consumer culture expanded, and there was a “revolution” in morals and manners. This represented great liberation from the oppression of the Victorian past. The United States was certainly changing in many ways.

During this time jazz music flourished, the flapper dress redefined the contemporary woman, and Art Deco climaxed. Economically the 1920s saw the extraordinary industrial growth, increased consumer desires and demands, and a major change in culture and lifestyle. The Medias