The Roaring Twenties 5-4.1 SUMMARIZE CHANGES IN DAILY LIFE IN THE POST—WORLD WAR I PERIOD OF THE 1920’S, INCLUDING THE IMPROVED STANDARD OF LIVING; TRANSPORTATION AND ENTERTAINMENT; THE IMPACT OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT; THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE AND THE GREAT MIGRATION; PROHIBITION, AND RACIAL AND ETHNIC CONFLICT.

Standard of Living The economic boom period of the 1920’ had a significant effect on the daily lives of many but not all Americans. 1920’s aka “Roaring Twenties,” was not a good time for all Americans. New appliances and increased reliance on electricity to run then also changed the daily lives of many Americans, particularly women.

The Good & Bad Times Groups such as sharecroppers, farmers, and underpaid factory workers were not able to enjoy the raising standard of living. They couldn't afford to buy the automobiles and appliances that they helped manufacture. Only wealthy Americans were able to take advantage of air travel.

American Culture American culture came to be more standardized as people embraced the mass culture offered by the movies and radio.

The Radio

History of the Television

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19th Amendment Passed in 1920 after the government acknowledge the contributions of women during World War I. Removed gender restrictions so women could finally vote.

19th Amendment Except in western states where they were a cherished minority, women citizens rarely had a “voice” in the government. This was a major step to a more democratic government for the US because more people were represented after the implementation of the 19th amendment.

19th Ammendment

The Great Migration Push in the United States… African Americans were pushed out of the southern rural areas Jim Crow Laws and lynching's as well as the economic hardship of sharecropping, the effects of the boll weevil, and the lack of alternative economic opportunities promoted many to leave the South.

The Great Migration Pull in the United States… African Americans were pulled to northern urban areas Job opportunities in the factories, especially during World War I, brought African Americans to the cities of the North and Midwest.

Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was one result of the Great Migration. African Americans who gathered in cities had an opportunity to allow their culture to flourish. Writers, artist, and musicians celebrated the African contributions to American life in their art. Jazz music became very popular among both whites and blacks.

Harlem Renaissance: Jacob Lawerance & Sargent Claude (artist)

Harlem Renaissance: Duke Ellington (musician)

Harlem Renaissance: Langston Hughes (writer)

Harlem Renaissance: Bessie Smith (singer)

Harlem Renaissance

Racial and Ethnic Conflict Segregation not enforced by law in northern cities, it was widely practiced. African Americans were often the last hired and first fired. Some riots in cities targeted African Americans, especially immediately after World War I when racial violence reached a peak during the Red Scare of 1919.

Prohibition Review Prohibition outlawed the production and distribution of alcohol and was intended to control the immigrant population, people the native-born Americans thought drank too much. However, the law was widely ignored: Speakeasies Bootlegger The Prohibition Amendment was repealed in the early 1930s.