As a period of wealth and prosperity, the Roaring Twenties represented a few of the main cultural and economical changes throughout America. This age received its name from the exuberant era ranging from 1918 to 1929. The second half of the decade became known as the “Golden Twenties.” Typified by roaring automobiles, industrial factories, jazz music, and loud crowded streets, the Roaring Twenties reflected an epoch of exorbitant revelry. The economy thrived and society gradually became more accepting of other cultures and influences. Although this time period expressed progress towards modern society, many did not approve of the adjustment. From this, the Ku Klux Klan, or the KKK, sprouted as well as the “cultural civil war.” The economical,…
The 1920s was widely-known as the age of prosperity. With the economy booming, daily life was much easier and more enjoyable because of new technological advances and emerging forms of entertainment. The development of cars, both negatively and positively impacted America. The influx of automobile ownership was very demanding and became a part of everyday life. Henry Ford’s contribution to the auto industry revolutionized society and bettered the economy. Autos gave people more freedom, expanded social interaction, paved roads and traffic lights, created jobs, and etc. Even though the positive effects seem to outweigh the negative impact, it’s necessary to take into consideration the cons cars have. Car accidents, rebellious behavior, and pollutions…
It takes a great deal of bravery to influence an entire era, and one man succeeded to do so. Some of the greatest businessmen of all time, Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford, fiercely competed for the top spot in the business word. They were ruthless businessmen and did everything they could to help their businesses succeed. All this fierce competition allowed for the great economic growth known as the Second Industrial Revolution. The Second Industrial Revolution was a great period of growth between the 19th and 20th century.…
Although automobiles existed before Henry Ford created his model, he was still a great influence on the country. Ford Motor Company was established in 1905 and "by 1929, half of all Americans owned a car" (Foner, 612). One of the most important thing that Ford had done was adopt the moving assembly line in 1913. This contributed to more people owning cars, which in turn stimulated the economy and increased the need for supplies. Spurring consumerism within the nation, Henry Ford and the automobile were great for a number of things in the economy.…
One of Ford’s greatest achievements in the consumer society was the adaptation of the moving assembly line in his factories. In this process, the frames of the car would continuously move along the assembly belt and be brought to the worker. Because of this innovative idea, Ford was able to heighten the efficiency and cost effectiveness in his factories. More Model T car being built faster allowed for an affordable car for the everyday citizen. Other car companies could not compete. Also adding to the industrial and consumer society, Ford raised the wages in his factories to nearly double of their original pay. With higher wages a constant flow of skilled workers flooded to the factories. Before long, the mass production and practices of raised wages concepts used by Ford created a huge economic system which became known as Fordism.…
Before World War I the country remained culturally and psychologically rooted in the past, but in the 1920s America seemed to breakaway from these attachments and usher in the birth of modern America This dramatic break between America's past and future was shaped by the evolution of technology, sports, entertainment, and women's roles. Many of the trends that converged to make the twenties distinct had been building for years.…
How did the resurgence of the Klan on the east coast affect the unity of the country?…
In the 1920s, there was a new sense of freedom after World War One. Popular culture became very relevant to almost every citizen in this period of time because they were constantly mulling over the high life. Technology became readily available for ordinary citizens. The 1920s had a burst of popular culture, movies became popular, radios were considered the device that, “knitted the nation together,” Women became more proactive in getting low paying jobs. Modeling also became very popular for publication of products. This era was very progressive in the working movement, a lot was…
In America’s 1920’s there was a huge clash of beliefs and opinions. A new modern outlook had appeared and many peopled followed it. There were many conflicts between these new viewpoints like the famed, Scopes “Monkey” Trial and the 18th Amendment which prohibited the manufacture, sale, transport, import, or export of alcoholic beverages. The 1920’s was a decade of reform in almost every aspect of society; life was modernizing. Americans experienced a differentiating of opinions throughout the decade of the 1920's traditionally such as the Ku Klux Klan; however, modernity was more successful in its appeal to Americans in the 1920's and ultimately changed American values because of new technologies like washing machines and flashy, showy actions like jazz that lured…
In the 1920s America began to export their media to the rest of the world. Jazz was a new form of music in the world, and it applied to young adults who were in their twenties during the roaring twenties. This music began to be exported to other parts of the world. Also Ford had just come out with new and improved automobiles. Almost every family in America had at least one Model T in their driveway. Ford used the idea of an assembly line for automobile manufacturing, making him more profitable. The assembly line made making these cars easier and fast to make. There were about 23 million…
During the 1920s, America went through rapid changes in its culture as part of society surged forward into a new era while others hung back and returned to traditional values. While young women took advantage of their newfound freedom as flappers of the exciting Roaring Twenties, older women of the church shook their heads. Not only did these changes affect societal aspects of American culture, they also had an impact in economical and political aspects.…
American political leaders of the 1920’s were not directly responsible for the Great Depression; the government contributed to many of the factors that led to the Great Collapse, but the burden of this event was on the citizens of the U.S. who abused consumer credit, acted in their own selfish interests, and lost economic confidence. The 1920’s is known as the “Roaring Twenties.” The standard of living had greatly improved from the century before it. American citizens enjoyed shorter work hours and weeks, while also appreciating an increase in salary. The stock market values were continually rising. Moreover, a cultural change was also taking place. People all over the country were united through the same songs, dances, and movies. Women began…
The 1920s was an era of rapid change and major success for the American people. Many factors such as women’s rights contributed to the advancement of America. The 1920s was a age of social and political change that embodied the beginning of modern America by presenting “Lost Generation” literature and innovative technologies such as the Model T Ford.…
The 20th century was a time of considerable transition for the United States. Going from the countries lowest point in history, to becoming the strongest nation in the world, left Americans and their leaders confronted with many difficult decisions. The decade of depression that had preceded World War II had produced enormous changes in US politics and the American political and economic systems. Beyond politics, Americans also faced challenges in their day to day lives as American culture and society was also going through transitions. The ways in which these questions and problems were attempted to be answered, the balances of power that resulted, and the significance of wartime government were all key to how we got to where we are today.…
Introduction Chapter 1 America in 1900 Chapter 2 Progressive Era Chapter 3 World War I Chapter 4 Twenties Chapter 5 Great Depression Chapter 6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION: CHAPTERS 1-6 World War II Chapters 7-8 Cold War Chapter 9-10 Sixties Chapter 11-12 Conservative Years Chapter 13-14 Global World Chapters 15 FINAL EXAMINATION: CHAPTERS 7-15…