Roaring 20s
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Transcript of Roaring 20s
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Speakeasies Rise of mafias21st Amendment: Repealed the 18th in 1933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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