The Roaring 20s

Change is an inevitable erupt of life. With new ideas, opinions, and ethics came a new way of life. No time period in American history felt a more drastic falsify than the 1920s. The thunder twenties embraced a new culture that focused on enjoyment, art and innovations. The style of clothing, especially for women, went completely against that of the previous generation. Many plenty were offended by and opposed to the new style of the 20s which was epitomized by the flapper. 4 Womens clothing, which was loose fitting, complimented their efforts to make their chests appear flatter. Cloche style hats were very favourite and were tight around the head before flipping out at the dwelling of the neck. 6 Year by year, the length of skirts and dresses grew noticeable shorter until it reached halfway up the knee. 7 Short, flowing skirts do dancing to the new forms of music easier. unison and dance became an important aspect in the lives of Americans. The Harlem Renaissance embraced th e new American music, Jazz. Harlem came with a culture all its own. 8 Dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Charleston, and lindy Hop were performed to jazz, blues, and ragtime music. These quick, energetic dances were seen as scandalous to older generations because of the physical contact they involved. From school to church, dance was involved in every part of life. 10 Entertainment fostered a sense of happiness in Americans subsequently World War I. Movies and sports were two of the most popular pastimes during the 1920s. Silent films could be understood by all and brought happiness and laughter to their viewers. In 1923 the prototypic talkie was created which eventually replaced the silent film. 14 Sportswere enjoyed not only by those who played them but also by those who watched.Among the popular sports of football, boxing, tennis, and golf, baseball remained the fan favorite. In 1927 Babe Ruth hit his record 60 substructure runs. Thanks to him and others like him, suc h as Lou Gehrig, baseball became Americas sport. 15 Interestin activities created a sense of unity in Americans. Many fads became the irresistible impulse of many Americans. Crossword puzzles became very popular. People would work on them whenever they had a free moment, and soon, contests were being held to see who could complete the puzzles the fastest. Mah-Jongg, and ancient Chinese game, became a national obsession.It replaced the game of bridge, and clubs, even, were opened for players. Many Americans participated in stunts. Flagpole sitters literally sat on flag poles to gain money or attention. Barnstormers performed stunts in airplanes while wing-walkers performed their own tricks on the planes wings. 16 Thesecrazes move across the nation during the 1920s. Many innovations came about during the comfortable mid-twenties. Henry fords affordable automobile redefined Americans way of life. 17 Peoplecould travel farther and faster with a car than with a horse.Vacationing bec ame popular which caused motels and dish stations to be established along popular routes. 18 In1927 crossroad introduced the Model A which quickly became the most popular car in America. The new innovations of the 1920s were accompanied by new ways of thinking. new-fashioned medical and scientific discoveries were made during this time. In 1920, Frederick Banting created insulin to treat diabetes. It was the startle hope patients with diabetes had of living a normal life, and it even help several(prenominal) of those near deathmake miraculous recoveries.In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered the possibilities of penicillin in combat bacteria. It wouldnt be until several years later, however, that it would be used to go along lives. 19 Theconflict between evolution and creation caused much tension. In 1925, potty Scopes taught the theory of evolution to his class and was arrested. Eventually, evolution was taught in most acquaintance classes. 20 These new ways of thinking cha nged life in American. The noise mid-twenties is characterized as a positive and optimistic time,however, it did have its negatives.With the represent of alcohol made illegal by Prohibition, many people dark to speakeasies and bootlegging to get their alcohol. 21 Prohibition was supposed to lower the shame rate, but more corruption and organized crime emerged. 22 The arrive at rate in 118 cities was higher that one in every 100,000 in 1927. 23 Despite this problem, the positives of the comfortable Twenties outweigh the negatives. The Roaring Twenties was characterized by a lifestyle of enjoyment, art, and innovations. The 1920s focused on optimism. later World War I, Americans sought happiness in music, dancing, movies, and sports. New inventions made life easier, and all appeared well. But every up has its down, and the Roaring Twenties was no exception. Notes Feinstein, Stephen. The 1920s. (Berkeley Heights, NJ Enslow Publishers, Inc. , 2001), 26 Scott, Robert. The Roaring Twenties A historic Snapshot of Life in the 1920s. available from http//www. 1920-1930. com Internet accessed 15 April 2009. Feinstein, The_ 1920s, _25. Langley, Susan. Roaring 20s Fashion Jazz. Atglen, PA Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 2005), 95. Laubner, Fashions of the Roaring 20s, 47. Kallen, Stuart A. The Harlem Jazz Era. (Farmington Hills, MI Lucent Books. 2004), 24. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Feinstein, The_ 1920s_, 7. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Feinstein, The_ 1920s. _ 32. Feinstein, The_ 1920s. _21. Feinstein, The_ 1920s. _9. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Scott, The Roaring Twenties. Feinstein, The_ 1920s. _11.Frederick Hoffman, The Spectator, The Literary Digest, (2 July 1927). 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