By John Bambrick

OverviewCultural and financial prosperity characterized the “roaring” 1920s in the U.S. and parts of Europe.

End of WWI Women’s Suffrage Bustling

entertainment industry

Return of WWI Soldiers

Return to the labor force

US: The most powerful country Rapid economic

growth More production High consumerism

Women’s Rights

Women’s Suffrage

August 18, 1920Women given the right to vote and the right to run for officeLargest victory for women’s civil rights

Entertainment in the 1920s

Expanding dance and music scene Increased night life Dance clubs Vaudeville acts Popularity of jazz

music

Art and Culture

Art deco Bright, contrasting

colors Geometric designs

Expressionism and Surrealism Founded in the 20s Expanded in the

30s

The Prohibition

In 1920, the 18th amendment made the sale, import or export of alcohol prohibited.

Speakeasies Rise of mafias21st Amendment: Repealed the 18th in 1933

Decline of the 1920s

Black Tuesday October 29, 1929 Stock market

crashed Led to a worldwide

depression Great Depression of

the 1930s

Summary

Many changes in the 1920s

End of WWIWomen’s rightsIncreased cultureThe ProhibitionRapid decline with the stock market crash

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