History

The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties was a dynamic decade characterized by economic growth, cultural innovation, and social changes in the U.S. Key elements include:

• Prohibition: The 18th Amendment (1920-1933) banned alcohol, leading to the rise of speakeasies and organized crime.

• Jazz Age: Jazz music flourished, influenced by African American culture, with icons like Louis Armstrong.

• Harlem Renaissance: This movement celebrated African American arts, featuring figures such as Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.

• Consumer Revolution: A surge in consumer goods and credit availability promoted installment buying and mass production.

• Cultural Shifts: New social norms emerged, symbolized by flappers and changing roles for women in society.