...THE ROARING TWENTIES AN AGE OF JAZZ By: Vinson Gill Instructor: Dr. C.A. deGregory “The Golden Twenties or the Roaring Twenties as the 1920’s has been known to be called; when everybody seemed to have had money to party. The nightmare of the Wall Street Crash of October 1929 was inconceivable right up until it happened. While looking backward in time, when we hear “The Roaring Twenties” we tend to think almost automatically: mobsters, flappers, the Charleston (dance), a nightlife that seemingly was the highlight of the day, and that is what Hollywood would have you believe. Actually Hollywood has its beginnings in the twenties and celebrated the culture. The new fad was a new music form called Jazz; a culture for a new generation, a passion for the young adult, a crossover appeal that rocked the urbanites of America and a passionate people who were not just fascinated by jazz but supported it. Langston Hughes described jazz as, “The music from the trumpet at the Negroes lips is honey mixed with liquid fire.” At first the art form was not accepted by black intellectuals. Most blacks distanced themselves from a music that seems to draw white attention to black culture; criticized and called it folk art. Jazz was born in brothels, performed in speakeasies which were illegal, actually brought together music lovers of all races in some clubs. Jazz went from being played only in New Orleans to becoming a staple of the American airwaves, dance halls, and homes. African Americans...
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...The Roaring Twenties and Modernism 7 F. Scott Fitzgerald “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” (1920) A. Characterisation - Comment on the characters with regard to the final chapters and the end. B. Narration and Language - What sort of narrator narrates “Bernice Bobs Her Hair”? Compare with Hemingway. - Characterise Fitzgerald’s language; you may find the adjectives below helpful. Compare with Hemingway; who is the more experimental? metaphorical – religious – humoristic – serious – playful – matter-of-fact – straightforward - | - What function do the passages of dialogue have? - Does Fitzgerald mainly ‘tell’ or ‘show’? telling – the narrator tells the readers what the characters feel: | showing – the narrator shows the readers what the characters feel: | When the teacher asked the students if they had done their homework, they felt very embarrassed. | When the teacher asked the students if they had done their homework, they looked down. | C. Structure - How has the short story been structured? (exposition and presentation of main conflict, subordinate conflicts, climax, coda) - What function does each chapter have, or how does chapter contribute to deepening or relaxing the conflict(s)? D. List the ten most important words of advice that would necessarily be included in a guidebook for a society vampire of the 1920s. E. Modernism In Life and Literature, Christensen writes about F. Scott Fitzgerald that * his works often...
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...I. Introduction a. A testament to the United States' unprecedented prosperity in the Roaring Twenties, jazz's growing popularity sparked a grave controversy, with many viewing the appeal of jazz as either an annoyance or a threat. b. Should the testament to the United States’ prosperity in the Roaring Twenties about jazz’s growing popularity be viewed as an annoyance or threat? c. Jazz’s growing popularity in the United States in a time known as the Roaring Twenties, was a dramatic turning point in the American life. The growing of this musical industry meant jazz would be thrived in adversity and come to symbolize a certain kind of American freedom, and would be called upon to lift the spirits and raise the morale of a frightened country. The growing of this genre would break barriers between Americans. II. Body a. Opponents of this position protest that jazz was an annoyance and a threat to America. People in the mid-twenties argued that “it is not music at all. It is merely an irritation of the nerves of hearing, a sensual teasing of the strings of physical passion.” They claimed that a moral disaster was upon young American girls at this time due to the “pathological, nerve-irritating, sex-exciting music of jazz orchestras." Also, the origins of jazz were claimed to be “the Negro’s brothels of the South”, which left many white older people to be appalled when they saw their children dancing to jazz music. Some even felt that playing this music backwards...
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...The Roaring Twenties. One of the most memorable times in US history. The country was reeling from the war and the economy as bouncing back. Men, women, and kids all were having fun in celebration of the new freedom from the violence of war. However, of the three groups, the most important were the women. A whirlwind of events was happening to them, including the cliche views of society being drastically changed. The ‘gibson girl,’ a small waisted lady with long locks of hair, dramatic dresses and skirts, with manners and self spoken, was soon replaced by a short haired woman that wore short dresses and danced into the night. Flappers, as they were called. However, that wasn’t the only change. Feminists and fighters for women’s rights were succeeding in their fight. Jobs were opening, voting became available, and women were soon being treated more equally to men. The era of dancing and music was fuelled by the booming economy. Cars were being sold for cheap prices, nightclubs were popping up on every corner, and a prominent look for the people walking the streets. Women and men alike were spending their time dancing and partying, celebrating the new economy. However, the cliche look of the gibson girl didn’t look quite right out on the dance floors. Long, tight dresses with tight curly hair didn’t go well with quick and free movements. To...
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...The Roaring Twenties were between World War I and The Great Depression in 1929. Americans wanted to have fun, make their own time, and wanted to see the important values in life. This era was characterized with updated technology. The Model T changed transportation for Americans. Ford sold over fifteen million Model T automobiles (Alchin). The Roaring Twenties had great artists during this time, their economy had a major impact on people's lives, and alcohol impacted women and others. World War I broke up artistic communities in Paris and Munich. Most artist did join the army. Artists were to record the events at war. Men who were too old for active duty or who had been injured and returned home were an official war artist. Artist had rules during this period of time. They were not allowed to use shapes or lines to make art (Gaff). Alcohol was very big during the Roaring Twenties. The flapper was a younger woman with bobbed hair and short skirts, who did not do lady-like things, who drinks, and smokes. Flappers wanted freedom. The 19th Amendment gave people the right to vote in 1920. Therefore, women were able to work now. Technology made it easier for women to do household work. Birth control helped women have less children. The 18th Amendment banned the making and selling of alcohol. People started selling...
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...Heitzel Gonzalez HIST 1023.05 Crash Course: Roaring Twenties The roaring twenties was an era of movies, cars, music, illegal liquor, prosperity, credit, gangsters, and prejudice against immigrants. There was exciting changed, freedom, and a change in art like music, poets, and movies. Laissez-fair capitalism led to business growing drastically by governments not regulating it. Trade commission with people who shared same views. Government corruption warren, picked horrible friends they turned out being money hungry, and he was the first to have a cabinet member to be convicted of a felony. The first cars to be created Fords, Chrysler, and General Motors, however, other than for transportation, cars led people to have love affairs. Car and electronic business grew and stretched overseas, causing America to manufacture 85% of the world’s cars and 40% of other good. Toasters, vacuums, refrigerators, and washers allowed Americans’ to have more leisure time, to...
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...The 26th Amendment 26th Amendment The 26th Amendment was proposed on March 23rd, 1971 and ratified on July 1st of the same year. The 26th Amendment would be the quickest to be ratified in United States history. So many people wanted this law to happen and it did. The saying was “Old enough to fight, then old enough to vote.” This new amendment had people across the nation pondering. This amendment was a remarkable new amendment. Young people could now vote and get involve in there new political leaders. Before this new amendment the law was that you couldn’t vote unless you were at least 21 so until that age, teenagers didn’t care about who was running their country at all until they were of that legal age. The 26th Amendment changed the whole idea of the adulthood of eighteen year olds in America’s eyes forever. Student activist during the Vietnam War, were outraged that young men and women could die in a war and fight for their country but weren’t able to vote. They felt like this was unfair and it took away their rights as citizens. Making the 26th Amendment as a law made them feel like they made a difference. "No taxation without representation” was also a big deal because taxes were still getting pulled out of young teenager’s paychecks. How is that fair if they couldn’t even vote on this but still had to get chunks of money taken out of their paychecks? In some states, including Texas, has changes the adult age to seventeen years old, declaring that if you disobey a...
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...For over the past years academic and extra curriculum activities have build up the path to expand individual’s education. In order to pursue my long time goal which is to obtain a bachelors in accounting /marketing I have prepared myself by taking the following courses. I believe that in order to succeed in the field that I am approaching one must learn not only arithmetic, but also in government I would probably need to understand politics and the economy of the state. Language skills are also required when communicating with customers who speak a different native language. As an American citizen one is expected to properly speak and write proper English. Even though science and culinary arts may not have anything to do with what I want to study it will make me a more educated and prepared person that can further help me in an everyday situation. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects I enjoy learning new ways to solve equations and math has always been linked to other academic subjects such as physics, dates in history events, and even in everyday life. Extracurricular activities not only look nice in a resume, it also encourages an individual to stay focus in academics because if the grades are not good one is not eligible to participate. Although I may not turn out to be professional dancer there is much more than that, we learn leadership, discipline, and most important sister hood. I may not be involved in many activities not because I do not want to, but...
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...Twenty Four - Best Show on TV I. INTRO: 1. Attention: Which CTU agent was executed in season three of "24"? When did the vindictive Nina and Sherry die? How does Jack Bauer return to CTU after being assumed dead at the conclusion of season four? 2. Credibility: I have not missed a single episode of twenty four since its deputed 5 years ago. Tonight the show is on from 8pm-9pm but you better believe that the TIVO is set. 24 revolutionized the after work action/drama genre for me. It deals with contemporary issues, real and more or less plausible terrorist threats, and a real-time hourly format, 24 redefined my expectations for all shows going forward. 3. Thesis: 24 is a great alternative to mindless, dull, and uninteresting television shows that flood the airways today. 24 is sure to grasp your attention away from other shows such as “The Apprentice©”, “Americas Funniest Home Videos©”, and “Gilmore Girls©” that sure the same time slot. II. BODY: 1. NEED STEP: A. There are many shows on television that just don’t catch the attention of the viewers. If any of you are like my uncle you may just watch whatever show the remote takes you too. While this can be entertaining, it does may not satisfy you as much as it could. B. Although “CSPAN©” may teach you politics, “Iron Chef©” may enhance your cooking skills, and “WWE Raw©” may give some that macho soap opera experience; none of these shows will give you the overall satisfaction...
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...4/23/2014 Topic 8: The Roaring Twenties I. The Business Landscape & A Decade of Prosperity A. Consumer Impulse Vitalizes the Economy - Electricity > Courtesy of Thomas Alva Edison > Economy of the 1920s spurred by the introduction of affordable appliances to make domestic life less taxing > You name it: refrigerators, ranges, washers, vacuum cleaners, fans, razors, etc. > Almost a built in obsolescence – as newer & improved models came rolling off the lines – necessitating a new purchase every few years - Radios (principle means of media) - Automobiles > Cars introduced around turn of century (1900) > In the twenties – Henry Ford, using the technique of the mass assembly-line construction – introduces the Model-T – that was eminently affordable > New vehicle registrations will jump from 8 million in 1920 to 23 million in 1930` > Increased car production has ripple-effect in the economy - Supportive industries flourish – rubber, oil/gasoline, advertising, road construction, car parts, etc. B. New Ways to Make, Organize & Market Products - Make (Production) > Ford’s introduction of assembly line techniques to spur other industries to do same > Workers not expected to craft a product from start to finish but assigned to stations…performing repetitive and simpler tasks for entire shifts > Introduction of electric lighting...
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...The Roaring Twenties, Jazz Age, and the Golden Years were names synonymous for the 1920’s. The economic boom after World War 1 liberated the American people resulting in an increase in population who were happy and worry-free. This inspired artists and writers to be creative. Some stories helped people dream and conquer all but others showed the hardships people faced. The Algonquin Round Table Journalists, editors, actors, and press agents met on a regular basis at the Algonquin Hotel in New York began meeting in June 1919 and continued fro eight years. They contributed to hit plays, bestselling books, and popular newspaper columns. They shared admiration for each other’s work. These people had very high standards and they were very outspoken, outrageous, and they often quoted one each other. This group began to fade away as The Great Depression neared. They were a great example of American artists F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote several stories with The Great Gatsby being his most famous work. This story helped inspire people to believe that they could dream anything and achieve it. Fitzgerald’s stories were mainly about people becoming very successful in the social and financial worlds, but they did not share the same prosperity and the morals. He also wrote This Side of Paradise. Unfortunately, not all books were happy and motivating. Several writers wrote about the hardships people faced in the 1920’s. In Alain Locke’s The New Negro, Locke wrote about the...
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...I’m not asking for diamonds, I am not asking for the world, I am just asking for you to be forever by my side. The most exciting and amazing feeling in the world is that you are madly in love with me. I could not ask for anything more in life. Happy valentine’s Day!!!!Happy valentine day to the person I love the most! It makes me proud To be your girlfriend And be with the person I truly love and admire. Happy Valentine’s Day!” Hello handsome, its hard to put feelings into words but I hope you know I love you and think about you everyday. Your words mean everything to me even though your hugs mean more when your holding me tight, everything feels so right with you. I want everyone to know how much you mean to me. Ever since you made me yours, I’ve been the happiest girl in the world, a smile hasn’t left my face. I tell you this everyday, but you are the most beautiful person I know, inside and out and I see that more clearly with each passing day. I love everything about you, about us. You do something to me that no one ever has, you’ve loved me for me. You give me the most amazing feelings inside and its been exciting and just pure amazing. Ive never met someone that was so good for me, and made me want them to this extent. I miss you when you’re not around and I’m the happiest when you are. my smile never fades when I’m alone anymore, Before I met you I never knew what it was like to look at someone and smile for no reason. Before i met you i was so caught up on the negative...
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...abcPerformance Products Corporation makes two products, titanium Rims and Posts. Data regarding the two products follow: Rims…..0.40(Direct Labor-Hours per unit)…..20,000 units (Annual Production) Posts…..0.20(Direct Labor-Hours per unit)…..80,000 units (Annual Production) Additional information about the company follows: a. Rims require $17 in direct materials per unit, and Posts require $10. b. The direct labor wage rate is $16 per hour. c. Rims are more complex to manufacture than Posts, and they require special equipment. d. The ABC system has the following activity cost pools: Activity Cost Pool / Activity Measure / Estimated Overhead Cost / Rims…..Posts…..Total (Activity) Machine setups / Number of setups / $21,600 / 100…..80…..180 Special processing / Machine-hours / $180,000 / 4,000…..0…..4,000 General factory / Direct labor-hours / $288,000 / 8,000…..16,000…..24,000 Required: 1. Compute the activity rate (i.e., predetermined overhead rate) for each activity cost pool. 2. Determine the unit product cost of each product according to the ABC system. This is my last accounting class which is just required. I’m an international student and I’m struggling this accounting. Please someone teach me and if you know some good websites please provide me. Thank you so much. Sssssssssssssssssssssss sasdasdad hello Performance Products Corporation makes two products, titanium Rims and Posts. Data regarding the two products follow: Rims…..0.40(Direct Labor-Hours per unit)…..20,000...
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...Twenty years earlier, he explains, he and his friend had dinner at a restaurant called "Big Joe" Brady's, which used to be located where the hardware store stands. The officer confirms that this was the site of the restaurant up until five years earlier, when it was torn down. At the time of their last meal together, the man continues, he was eighteen years old and his friend Jimmy was twenty. The two had grown up together and were the closest of friends, but the man was leaving the next morning to go out to the West to find his fortune, and Jimmy was the type of person who would never leave New York. After eating their dinner that night, they agreed that no matter where they were or what they were doing, they would both do all they could to return to that same spot at that exact same time, ten o'clock, exactly twenty years later. The officer expresses interest, asking why they had been in contact so seldom over the past twenty years. The man briefly explains that he has been busy in the West trying to make his fortune. He checks the time on his watch, which is adorned with diamonds, indicating that he has been successful in his business endeavors. The time is three minutes before ten o'clock, the precise moment that they are scheduled to meet. The officer stays a few minutes more, and it is after ten o'clock when he says goodbye and leaves. The man waits twenty minutes more. Finally, another man approaches, bundled up against the light rain that has started to fall. The...
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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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