The Divided Dichotomy Of Roaring Twenties

The roaring twenties in American history brought both social and political change to a vast majority of peoples public and personal lifestyle. The economic wealth of the country doubled in numbers, leading the way for a new lifestyle of abundance many have never experienced before. As with many social changes occurring, the twenties were all about newfound opportunities for individuals and a fight for liberty in a growing new era of possibilities. While the 1920s may have brought upon a new era of change and growth, it was also a time of hardship for many sufferings induvial due to one cause or another.

One of the benefits prominent in many Americans lifestyle was that of consumer freedom, it molded the lifestyle of how people chose to spend their money and personal time doing so. Fast ready to wear clothes quickly switched off the labor-intensive care of having to individually make someone’s clothing. The nation was introduced with new machinery inventions that helped revolutionize the economy in economic benefactor ways. While this quickly became a norm to many, it may have affected the economic balance of holding off the needy greediness of certain wealthy individuals in a time of need.

Perhaps the flappers of the era represented the 1920s better than any other iconic symbol. A representation of young women in the 1920s who defied traditional social norms by engaging in activities such as smoking, drinking, and dancing. Their free spirit was a reclaim of women liberal rights in society such as the new law allowing women the right to vote. They were often recognized by their bold style, which included a typically short bobbed' hairstyle, gaudy jewelry, and wore shorter dresses than their foremothers. In many respects flappers were scandalous, even with a few inches of their ankles being seeing to the public, these women represented the new, modern, carefree woman.

The Protestant Religion became the centerpiece of the platform for the second Ku Klux Klan. The vast majority of its members consisted mainly of those individuals keen to the forms of the Protestant religious beliefs. Klansmen showed their allegiance to their faith through church attendance, speeches and writings and the recruitment of ministers as KKK members. Financial donations were collected from Klan members at churches and social events to show their commitment and further the cause of rewinding back the clock to a more calmer American nation. Perhaps change disturbed the minds of many religious individuals, the fact that change was inevitable became a pathway for others to spread their own beliefs of a prosperous society in the making.

In conclusion, the 1920s were indeed roaring with social changes, economic development and set forth the front of what we now know as a modern Americ. It may have been a greater time for wealthy individuals, women or minority groups. The change that was brought upon this country also brought upon a new era of hardship for many sufferings due to one cause or another.

References

• http://m.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/1920s-kkk.ht
• https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/roaring-twenties/roaring-twenties-histor
• 1920s PowerPoint available on Canvas and viewed in class.