The 'Roaring '20s'- Facts About the 1920s

1.During the 1920s, the American people experienced a "revolution in manners and morals". The Victorian ideas of fashion, gender roles, and morality were thrown out the window and a new liberated culture emerged.

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=437

2.The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most significant events of the 20s. The movement raised significant issues affecting the lives of African Americans through various forms of literature, art, music, drama, painting, sculpture, movies, and protests.

http://www.jcu.edu/harlem/index.htm

3.Fashion changed drastically for women. They abandoned their fitted corsets and long dresses for shorter hairstyles and shorter flashy dresses. They even wore makeup and smoked cigarettes.

http://www.fashion-era.com/flapper_fashion_1920s.htm

4.Alcohol was blamed for the irresponsible behavior of the 20s. Prohibition began during this time in order to prevent crime from occurring. Though it was against the law to consume alcohol, many didn't comply.

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/FunFacts/Prohibition.html

5.The United States became more industrialized during the 1920s. Mass production made technology available to the middle class. They were now able to purchase items such as automobiles and radios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Twenties