Category: 1920s

Growing up, I have learned about how slavery has been a very important, but horrible tragedy that happens within African American society. I have seen teachers focus on the oppression of African American rather than the pride of the African American culture. In every history book that I have read, they each given vague information…

The 1920s was a time where America was changing their culture rapidly and many new technological advancements were being made. The many things that happened could be described using the word ‘roaring’ and made it so the 1920s were called the Roaring 20s. Some events that happened were, technological advancements, new culture, and mass media…

Right after World War I had finished up, the 1920s were fast approaching. Due to various factors, this decade was called The Roaring Twenties. However, it has long been debated as to whether the 20s roared in Canada. Nevertheless, the 20s roared for Canadas economy, as they allowed it to grow and become more independent.…

Many movements have happened over the years but none were as powerful as the Harlem Renaissance. Throughout the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance was a social development that gave another lifestyle to African Americans. While Harlem gave off a setting with amazing materials for an artist to thrive, it also highlighted struggles during those times. Things…

After World War 1, America entered the Roaring Twenties. This period brought dramatic social and political changes. The advantages of technology and the inventions of machines brought the whole country into a crazy condition. The car, which was a sample of the Roaring Twenties has been invented by Karl Benz in 1886. The car is…

When I think of The roaring twenties I imagine parties, having fun, and rapid change. The twenties was a decade that saw rapid change in things like the economy and it also introduced new trends in lifestyle and culture. Movies, parties, jazz, and radio are some of the things the 20s introduced to us. While…

After I read F. L. Allens Only Yesterday Frederick Lewis Allens Only Yesterday is the first book that I have read about history. I really learned a lot of historical events from the author during the decade of the 1920s. Frederick Lewis Allen was an editor of Harpers Magazine, and he was also an American…

The fashion for men and women in the 1920s was one of the most influential, creative, and unique times. At first, fashion was dedicated to aristocrats and the affluent, but things changed when the middle class became a part of it. Fabrics and materials were becoming affordable and people were creating new garments in the…

Money doesn’t buy happiness. Throughout history, this concept has been heard time and time again and has been proven to be true. People can continuously purchase material items, but in the end, those items can never satisfy a person’s innate need for love and connection. As people buy such objects, they are making a poor…