Essays on 1920S

In a time where the United States had just emerged as a predominant world power, a time when everyone seemed to be thriving in the nation, an era known for its opulence and extravagance just wasn’t quite as it seemed on the surface. The 1920s…

In 1919 the living conditions and environment were much different from today’s society. There were three different ranges, you were either lower class, medium class and upper class, which were all run differently. The lower class range which often most usually would get a low…

Women’s fashion before the 1920’s was seen as anything but open and racy. Everything they wore in that time was considered to be conservative and ideal. Their clothing had to fit the roles they played in everyday life. A traditional housewife was viewed as a…

The era of probation starting in 1920 sparked gangster culture in America. The 18th Amendment ratified on January 1, 1920 banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol. Millions of Americans were against the new anti-booze legislation, especially with the Jazz Age in full swing….

There is a saying that “all good things come to an end”, these ideas could not be more accurate when describing the economic situation in the 1920’s. A once booming economy, ended with a drastic and life altering market crash. There are several theories or…

“Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision.” According to Salvador Dali, a Spanish surrealist artist, this quote was the essence of surrealism. The term “surrealism” was first coined by a man named Guillaume Apollinaire in 1917…

One of the most prosperous and illustrious times in American history began soon after the turn of the 20th century and brought many great things to the table for America. Jazz was becoming a wild success and was the music everyone listened to. The roaring…

The United States of America are often referred to as the land of endless possibilities, where everyone can achieve everything. The belief in the so-called American Dream, which gives the people a sense of hope that includes the opportunity for economic prosperity and success, was…

The 1920’s and 1930’s were a time of great change. Progressive reforms embodied the nation’s growing sense of social responsibility and economic policies led a booming economy to come crashing down. The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston portrays this time…

The Great Gatsby and its Portrayal of the 20s American society experienced one of its sharpest changes during the 1920’s, with the increased masculinity of women, the rebel attitude of the younger generation, and increased class division. Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby exemplifies the most important…