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    through a series of political, social, and economic changes. This was the decade known as the Roaring Twenties, where most Americans lived in cities and lived a consumer lifestyle, while the total wealth of the nation doubled. The name “Roaring Twenties” also held several other different meanings, including a reference to jazz and the rebellious nature of the younger generation. The Roaring Twenties not only was a decade of boom and determination for America, but it additionally represented the

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    time in American history. An old Victorian nation had transformed into a vibrant, modernized America. Often called “The Roaring Twenties”, this time featured the famous slicked back hair, vibrant Flappers, and of course, marathon dances. From inflated economics to unprecedented invention, forces collided to produce the most explosive decade of the century. “The Roaring Twenties” encapsulates a captivating story that began with the return of young soldiers from the front of World War I. Those who

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    Whether or not the term 'Roaring Twenties' is an adequate description of the character of Australian society from 1920 to 1929 depends on the circumstances of the Australian population in this decade, because 'Roaring' implies the 1920's were full of dramatic social changes, which may have came about from spontaneous economical or political incidences and new inventions. In the 1920s Australian politics was dominated by the conservative parties and, despite some industrial discontent and hardship

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    The 1920’s also known as “The Roaring Twenties” went through may drastic changes. The roaring twenties are remembered as a time of great technological advancement, prosperity, and social change. Women started standing up for themselves, alcohol was being banned, and technology was getting more advanced. This was the decade after world war 1 ended. More americans were living in cities than on farms because of all the business that started up north. One of the major things that happened in the 1920s

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    It was around the 1920’s, about a year or two after the war. It was a happy and cheerful time known as “the Roaring Twenties” with new everything that everyone had to get their hands on, yet not everyone had most of the money to spend on everything. Until, Prohibition happened. Thanks to mafias, they kept the alcohol around. These men were pretty bad guys. I mean, they were into making deals, drive by shootings, prostitution, gambling, and massacres. They changed the so many things after their era

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    The Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, the Age of Intolerance, and the Age of Wonderful Nonsense are all the names given to the 1920s era (Roaring). People flocked to cities to be part of this great industrial boom that was taking place. The 1920s was a period of economic prosperity and glamor, but in time, the glitter of the era would be brushed away to expose the grime that lay just below the surface (Roaring). The people responsible for this great reveal were called Progressives. The Roaring Twenties

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    The 1920s, or better known as the roaring twenties changed the lives of women in America politically, physically and mentally. Women were granted more freedom, the right to vote, changed their physical appearance, and focused on materialistic goals instead of moral values. Before World War I, women would wear a high collar, long straight skirts below the knee and long hair that was tied loosely. The roaring twenties brought along swing dancing and jazz which changed the way women dressed and danced

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    that took place during this particular era. 1920s “The Roaring Twenties” beginning of change The 1920s have been remembered as the “Roaring Twenties” as they brought an economic buoyancy and allowed many people to afford the things they most desired, bringing a cultural upgrading. This was brought on by a number of factors, and made it an era to remember. Americans were finally learning how to live the life they wanted. The “Roaring Twenties” was the year of economic prosperity, it was

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    be seen that many events reoccur in the same way. There is a period of prosperity and confidence, followed by a period of depression and despair. That later on leads to a period of attempting restoration to recover from that depression. The "Roaring Twenties" is a perfect example of this case, as the economic prosperity and confidence during the 1920's led to depression and despair to restoration. The 1920's was a period of prosperity and confidence for many Americans. Women who were largely restricted

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    culture changed drastically. Consequently, Americans were desirous of reconciliation amongst the world. The Roaring Twenties (the time period spanning from 1920 to 1930) allowed Americans to “[discard] traditions and rewr[ite] old rules.” Furthermore, they yearned to return to life as it was prior to the war, and politicians asseverated that America would “return to normalcy.” The Roaring Twenties were influenced by a manifold of new ideas and events. The ideas of prohibition in conjunction with

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