...The 1920s, or otherwise known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time era of prosperity and self-indulgence. It brought many social changes, like 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote and pursue their own careers. Many factories as well we're manufactoring more things such as, automobiles, telephones, and many more which made the economy go up with all the money it was gaining. WW1 had just ended and many individuals were looking for a way to celebrate. Many individuals had lost family and friends due to WW1 and wanted to forget about the past on move on with life. In which, the 1920s came to be full of exciting changes to many individuals. Upon many of these individuals who wanted to change their lives, was the American actor, Harold Lloyd....
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...‘Germany experienced a period of political calm, economic development and social progress in the mid-1920s? How far do you agree with this judgement? (30 marks) It is argued by many historians that Germany experience a period of political calm, economic development and social progress in the mid 1920s for a variety of reasons. There is evidence to support the claim that the economy developed in the mid 1920s, due to the fact that there was significant monetary stability and a growth in available capital. Furthermore, one can argue that social progression was achieved, as a result of the improvement in housing and public health and the development of a Weimar culture. Moreover, it can be argued that political stability was maintained in this period due to the outcome of the 1924 May elections, the Dawes plan and the election of Hindenburg as President. However, while this is true, it is important to remember that there is also sufficient evidence to support the view that Germany did not experience a period of political calm, economic development and social progress as economic instability contributed to the deterioration in social development, as the economic discord between employers and labourers resulted in polarisation. Moreover, the extent of social development in terms of the role of women, youths and the development of the constitution is highly debatable. Additionally, it can be argued that political stability was weakened due to the Young Plan, the 1928 May election...
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...Joshua Zeitz is a historian explaining the significance of the 1920s and how it changed the cultural roles of women. The 1920s was also known as the Jazz age and Zeitz explore two characters being F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald in his book Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity and the Women who made America Modern. Zeitz specifically argues the flapper was not a sudden change in culture but was a product of American Entertainment and new values of the 1920s. To begin with, Zeitz mentions how mass media played a major role in creating the idea of the flapper by emphasizing women’s new freedoms to drink, smoke, date, etc. “Flamming Youth left a lot to be desired. Colleen played the role of Pat Fentriss, the teenage daughter...
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...Did the 1920’s Roar? The decade of 1920-1929 was a time of great change, reform, improvement, adjustment and alteration of everything. It roared in some areas but not in others. The 1920s roared for woman and social aspects but not for the economy. Throughout the 1920s women has significantly changed their fashion, political rights and employment/education. Women starting cutting their hair short, raising their hemlines and started smoking. In this time, they rebelled against what people perceived them to be, it showed that they had more freedom of expression and gave them more independence to decide what they want to dress like. Women also changed their political rights by fighting the government gaining the power to vote, and getting them to consider women as “persons”. This caused them to be able to have a say and influence government decisions, and gave hope for woman that they could achieve political equality. Also in the 1920s woman’s employment rates and education numbers increased. Having more women in higher education and jobs is important because they proved that they worked just as well as men and they could support themselves on their own. Overall women changed their life and were part of the roaring twenties. The twenties also roared in social aspects like working hours, sports, and entertainment. The people of the 1920s got a shorter workweek but got a higher pay. This made the 1920s fun because it gave them extra time and extra money so they could buy...
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...The 1920’s brought many changes for women both political and social. The woman’s role in the work force changed as a result of the war. They were forced to fill the jobs vacated by the men who left to fight the war. They were not able to fight the war but they participated by working in factories to build munitions and raising money. They pushed for the right to vote and to be seen as equals. They succeeded in getting the right to vote with the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution. They redefined the social standards of how women were to dress, act and be. They started changing their appearance, cutting their hair shorter, wearing more makeup and hats and smoking in public. They felt more freedom. Some became “Flappers” dressing in shorter dresses and acting differently than the traditional women in this time. The political changes were the most important changes during this time. They led to dramatic changes the life of a woman then and without them, life today would be much different. In the 1920’s the most significant changes for women were political, including gaining the right to...
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...is not merely a way of selling goods, it is a true part of the culture of a confused society. - Raymond Williams Advertisements have shifted drastically from the 1920’s up until now; this change is heavily influenced by psychological advertising and the technological changes that took part during that time. Due to current events happening in the 1920’s advertising began to be geared to consumer fears, needs and desires in order to promote brands and products. In 1921 Listerine the company came up with what was called an American epidemic known as “chronic halitosis;” the goal of this creation was to convince Americans that it was a medical condition and the best solution to it was their newly created product. The company’s marketing campaign was a great success and brought high revenue to them; this was made possible through their advertising team who knew exactly what to tackle: the insecurities of Americans. The advertisements often included images in sexual or romantic settings in order to emphasize the importance of the need of the product in order to be socially acceptable. In this essay I will be looking at two different Listerine advertisements one dated from the 1920’s and another one from 2010, while evaluating the technical as well as psychological changes that occurred. By the time of the 1920’s the field of advertising experienced a high transformation in terms of persuasion techniques. Advertisements went from being dull to tapping into consumer’s emotions...
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...Roaring Twenties (1920s) was a decade of distinct, cultural change during a period of sustained economic prosperity around the world. Although the 1920s included the progressive, independent influence of the “Flappers”, the period certainly witnessed more intolerance and conservatism through its many social complications. Throughout the 1920s, conservatism was evident in the midst of prohibition, the courtroom, and nativism. Prohibition began on January 16, 1920, when the Eighteenth Amendment went into effect (Doc. C). The problem though was that Prohibition had only banned the manufacturing, sale, and transport of alcohol, but not the possession or consummation of it. Due to this failure to clarify the intended, alcoholic policy, beverages still remained widely available within illegal speakeasies and secret, underground drinking establishments (Doc. B). Prohibition, first intended to reduce crime among the immigrant community, was now well on its way to contributing to the emergence of numerous issues. For example, the issue of organized crime; gang lords such as Al Capone dominated the illegal industry of alcohol, distributing to even individuals who admitted to having held some sort of political significance. Throughout the decade, support for the repeal of such a limitation continued to rise as the government presented the incapability to enforce such a law upon such stubborn citizens. This complication presents just one of the many factors of why social advancement during...
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...culture during the 1920s? There was many trends and innovations that changed the American culture during the 1920s including new technology, communication, and the knowledge of science. New technology created the automobiles and airplanes which improved transportation. Communication and entertainment increased due to radio’s and movies. And media and popularity helped promote sports. These are only a couple of innovations that shaped America. Technology changed American life forever with the automobiles and airplanes. The automobiles allowed families to move further away from the cities, lowered unemployment rates, increased industries and mass production, and brought excitement and adventure to...
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...A study in American Culture and Identity from the 1920’s to the Modern Era Ursulla Duruewuru Middletown studies were mostly interactive sociological case studies of the City of Muncie in Indiana conducted by Robert Staughton Lynd and Helen Merrell Lynd, husband-and-wife sociologists. The Lynds' findings were extremely detailed in Middletown: A Study in Modern American Culture, published in 1929, and in Middletown in Transition: A Study in Cultural Conflicts, published in 1937. Both of which went on to become very popular books and the basis of the Middletown studies. The named the town “Middletown” to guise the actual town that they were working on. "The city will be called Middletown. A community as small as thirty-odd thousand...[in which] the field staff was enabled to concentrate on cultural change...the interplay of a relatively constant...American stock and its changing environment" (1929: p. 8). The word "Middletown" was meant to suggest the average or typical American small city. While there are many places in the U.S. actually named Middletown, the Lynds were mostly interested in an idealized conceptual American type, and concealed the identity of the city by referring to it by this term. Sometime after publication, however, the residents of Muncie began to guess that their town had been the sole subject of the book. They wanted to research over a long period of time, and to check up on how a town might change. They wanted a typical, small American city, and Muncie...
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...Canada, the decade ahead would be filled with amazing growth and change in many ways. The 1920s were an exciting time in Canada because of the economic prosperity, technological, social and cultural revolutions and growing political responsibility and change in policy that country experienced. These economic, social and political changes really made the 1920s in Canada “roar”. First of all, Canada was very roaring economically in the 20s because of strong economic growth and prosperity. With the introduction of the assembly line by Henry Ford, Canadian industries flourished. Manufacturing processes were a lot faster, because of the improved work flow and better distribution of labour. These drastically changes sharply improved the productivity in the manufacturing sector, and companies were able to supply demands for their products and do so cheaply . Electrical power also became more widely available in the 1920s with the development of hydroelectric power stations, which factories took advantage of. Factories began using electricity instead of coal to operate since it was more cost effective and efficient . Lower production costs resulted in lower prices. This meant that more people could afford to buy consumer good, leading to higher sales . Canadian resource industries also played a major role in the booming economy in the 20s. One of the most influential of these industries was agriculture. During the 1920s, Canada became a major wheat exporter; demand for wheat was increasing...
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...Course HIS125 Roaring Twenties 9/9/2011 The Roaring Twenties After World War I there were significant changes that developed socially, economically, and politically. Americans put the war behind them and the roaring twenties became a very exciting time and change was evident. The roaring twenties brought social change for women and youths, while, new technology helped to create a new economic boom. However, the change in politics would unite Americans that was looking for positive changes. Even though most Americans felt modernism was best for America they were meet with opposition from the traditionalist. The roaring twenties opened the door for women who began to enter the work force, gained the right to vote, and a freer lifestyle. In 1920 the 19th amendment passed which grants suffrage to women. Other social changes for women included the way they thought, dressed, and danced. Women began to wear shorter hair, shorter dresses, and some were known as flappers. Whereas, women had many social changes so did the younger generation (U.S History, Para 1). Moreover, the roaring twenties brought tremendous change to society as a whole. With the emergence of modern radio programs and motion pictures they entertained and influence the younger generation. As the new generation began to change there was a clash of values. Values changed from traditional to modern. As more motion pictures were made that depicted a more modern dress, thoughts, and style the younger generation...
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...The 1920’s were a time of great political and social change. One of the events that shaped the 1920s and the years to come was Prohibition. Prohibition was a period where the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors was banned. January 16, 1919 the bill was passed and became the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The law took effect on January 17, 1920, along with it came many negative societal effects. Gang violence, bootlegging, and dangerous protesting broke out. Many of these events were under the control of Al Capone, the most powerful gangster in Chicago. Through all of the bad, some good still came out of Prohibition. Things such as health benefits, prevention of addiction to alcohol, and saving...
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...The Social Climate During Margaret Mead Cross Cultural Study Lativia Harris Thomas University The Social Climate During Margaret Mead Cross Cultural Study Margaret Mead was Anthropologist who educated and devoted her life to studying the human behavior of various cultures during the 1920’s. Mead work shed a light on different cultural norms and the difficulties of being apart of that culture. One of Mead most notable works and best seller was Coming of Age in Samoa., she published in 1928 after staying in Samon from 1925-1926 to research sexual behavior. Mead, research brought a social consciousness to the world during a time when it was difficult. For instance, during the decade of Mead field work there were many events taking place: The manufacture of cars, Harlem Renaissance begins (jazz and ragtime music), fashions, flappers (a term used to describe young girls), movie stars, sex symbols in movies and novels, prohibition begins in the United States, women granted the right to vote in the United States fashion and music and Sigmund Freud work on sex series. 1920’s has often been referred to as the “Roaring Twenties” during this time the United States were discovering what it was like to be one of the world ‘s wealthiest country. The 1920’s had a new influences on peoples' lifestyles that change the culture of the 1920’s. According to an article by Jennifer Roseenberg (n.d.), a 20th century history expert states the following: In the 1920s, a new...
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...challenged my many historians. During this period there was an element of political calm but it was mainly typified by political inaction and a failure of coalition governments to agree on any important issues. Economic development did occur but was minimal, and the period was one of slow economic growth and “relative stagnation”. Similarly, there were several signs of social progress and cultural development, but the years were significantly characterised by cultural polarisation. Therefore the blanket statement: “Germany experienced a period of political calm, economic development and social progress in the mid 1920s” ignores the problems in Weimar Germany at this time and is therefore not entirely correct, each clause contains some validity. In politics, there was a clear reduction in extra-parliamentary attempts opposing the government and political system. This was particularly significant as the preceding 1919-23 period was characterised by such threats from the Left and Right of the political spectrum, for example the Spartacist uprising, the Kapp Putsch and the Beer Hall Putsch. However, the mid 1920s cannot be said to have been years of political stability. Despite the reduction in threats to the Weimar state, the parliamentary system failed to mature and develop - a political stagnation developed, not a political calm. Seven governments were formed and dissolved during the 1924-29 years, and only two of these claimed a working majority. This clearly illustrates the...
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...industrial and social changes during the early 19th century, many women were involved in social advocacy efforts, which eventually led them to advocate for their own right to vote and take part in government agencies. B. Introduction to specific topic and text: The women’s movement of the 1920’s worked to grant women the right to vote nationally, thereby allowing women more political equality. C. Three sub-topic points for your topic 1. Women as public advocates 2. The beginning of the women’s movement 3. The passage of the 19th Amendment II. Sub-Topic 1 A. Topic sentence: Wanting to protect the ideals and morality of the “home”, many women were drawn to social advocacy in order to help correct the deficiencies in the changing 19th century. 1. Introduction to information: Women were very active helping disenfranchised groups who were severely negatively affected by the sweeping social changes in the early 19th century. 2. Evidence: (Quote/paraphrase): Women worked to “improve…the conditions of child workers, the mentally ill, those imprisoned, and the slaves…It was the result of women’s participation in the abolition movement…that women were compelled to address their own political inequality” (Bryant). i. Analysis of quote/relevance of statement to thesis (event): While women worked to help these disadvantaged groups, they became increasingly aware of their own inability to fully take part in societal decisions, thereby making positive changes for society...
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