Roaring Twenties Notes

Roaring 20's

• Characterized by economic prosperity and optimism after World War I.
• Increased consumerism and changing social norms.

Consumer Society

• Identity tied to consumption and ownership of goods beyond basic needs.

18th Amendment

• Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.

19th Amendment

• Guaranteed women the right to vote.

Volstead Act

• Enacted to implement the 18th Amendment, defining intoxicating beverages.

Speakeasies

• Secret bars that operated during Prohibition.

The Great Migration

• Movement of African Americans.

Harlem Renaissance

• Cultural and artistic flourishing among African Americans in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s.

Flapper Girl

• Shorter skirts, bobbed hair, bold makeup, and enjoyed dancing the Charleston.

First Radio Broadcast

• December 24, 1906.
• Transmitted voice and music.

Red Scare

• Widespread fear of communism and radicalism in the U.S.

Household Comfort

• Advancements in technology made homes more comfortable (e.g., washing machines, ice boxes, vacuums, toasters).