The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties was an economic boom period that had a positive effect on the daily lives of many (but not all Americans). New technologies such as the automobiles, airplanes, radios, and new appliances improved people's lives. However, some such as sharecroppers, farmers, and underpaid factory workers were not able to rising standard of living.
Prohibition
Prohibition banned Wood Alcohol.
3 Effects of Prohibition
Banned Wood Alcohol
After prohibition, know one could use wood alcohol.
Disrespected the Law
Prohibition created disrespect for the law.
Eroded respect for religion
Prohibition eroded respect for religion.
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz was music created by African Americans in the 19th and early 20th century, and was popular in The Roaring Twenties.
Jazz
Louis Armstrong
Louis Amrstrong was a very popular jazz musician a specially in the 50's and 60's.
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was also a very popular jazz musician who played the saxophone.
Bootleggers
Bootleggers
Bootleggers were criminals who smuggled illegal alcohol, especially during the American prohibition and other times or places where alcohol was and is illegal.
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was passed in 1920 giving all women the right to vote. It was a result of the contributes women made during the Great War.
Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was the name given to the culture, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem between the end of World War I in the middle of the 1930's. During this period Harlem was a culture center drawing black people, artistes, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars.
Gugliemo Marconi
Gugliemo Marconi created the first radio in 1895.
Mass Media
Mass Media helped buissnesses because it provided new technology and it was easier to do their research.
Radio
The Radio helped created common American Culture because the radio has everything... Ads, sports games, music, news, talk shows,etc. So lots of people would listen to that and everyone would know about each other's way of life.