1920's Dbq

The 1920’s better known as the roaring twenties was a period of dramatic social, and political change. Throughout history the roaring twenties was the first time most Americans lived in cities than farms. After the years of World War I this was a period where America and the public wanted to separate themselves from other parts of the world, foreign countries .

The United States tenacity to move west in the 19th century was known as “The Manifest Destiny”, and the implications were colossal. Early Americans believed they were destined to move west and to stretch from coast to coast. This demeanor helped fuel the western settlement of americans and the removal of native americans, and war with mexico which ultimately led to their removal. With the purchase of Louisiana by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 which included a total of 828,000 sq miles, the U.S. acquired large amounts of land, most importantly the acquisition gave them access to the mississippi river, and the New Orleans Bay which was an huge economic benefit for the us because of the greater efficiency to trade. The Mexican American war which was

8.0 The accomplishment of the nineteenth century a) The achievement of the nineteenth century was result by lawyers internationally becoming less concern that brought the invasive ascendancy of the dogmatic positivism over intercontinental lawful writing in general. b) The legislation was also present in that domain across the world.

The United States in the 19th century shared a sense of nationalism after the War of 1812, which instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment after holding their own against the mighty British Empire. The conflict reinforced their sense of national identity and let the world know that although they were a young country, they were a power to be reckoned with. As the French minister, Louis Serurier said, “The war has given the Americans what they so essentially lacked, a national character’” Even though there was no clear victor in this conflict, many changes came about as a consequence. Funding was increased for the peacetime military, coastal defense was improved, and the western border became more secure.

The 1920’s decade was one that no one could ever forget. The elaborate new inventions and extravagant parties captured the country by storm. Everyone had the glimmer of riches or fame in their eyes. Poets and musicians were being discovered and idolized while the creation of credit allowed for the common middle class individual to live as luxuriously as they had always dreamed. Overall, it was a time of carelessness and prosperity for the new generation.

The 1920s marked a period of significant political and social change in the United States. For many American, especially those in the middle and upper classes, were a time of prosperity. However, the other Americans found the 1920s harsh. 1. Prohibition (supporters were first gratified by the decline in arrests for drunkenness, hospitalization for alcoholism, and instances of liver-related medical problems.

Late 19th Century and Early 20th Century conflicts shaped American Identity by allowing for growth of the Nation along with its ideals and increased peace over foreign countries. The following, along with other, factors allowed for America to be known as a powerhouse, raising it’s fist only when brute force was needed to allow freedom and keep peace. This statement could be proven with the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (written by Theodore Roosevelt in 1904) in which it delves into the subject of foreign affairs, such as the Open Door Policy on China. Roosevelt states “in regard to Cuba, Venezuela, Panama… we have acted in our own interest, as well as in the interest of humanity at large” showing that even though the battles in those foreign countries allowed for imperialism of American ideals, it also provided some benefit towards other countries as they gained freedom or an economic increase in products. Most conflicts in these countries could have been resolved with a conversation between leaders, while some (such as liberating Cuba from Spain) required America to use all their strength, fortifying it’s position in terms of military action.

The United States has the best geography in the world. We are an ocean away from any other world power. In the 18th century and even the 19th century it was a massive invaders. We didn’t have to deal with foreign invaders like Britain, France, or Russia. Outside of England we didn’t fight any eastern hemisphere countries until the industrial revolution. Our geography gave us stability and peace, which helped us grow a lot.

Beginning in the early 1920’s, America found itself in a frenzy of revolutionary movements that would shift the everyday lives of American citizens and pave the way to the modern era. A struggle between old ideas of conservatism and new liberal movements surfaced during the “roaring twenties”. The new movements that began rearing their heads during this time period consisted of liberal political ideas, the advancements of rights for the common man and woman, and reforms to our social culture.

Summative Assessment The growth and resulting conflicts in late 19th century America were primarily negative. They caused people to become covered and forgotten, to be pushed around every which way, and to fall into the shadows of the large building that was America, acquiring a new floor almost everyday. The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution had non-intended effects that ultimately reversed its intent. It is written in this amendment that men shall not be denied the right to vote based upon their race, color, or previous condition of servitude. People were not ready to believe this.

Life in Europe began to explode. With bigger and better technology, people were finally realizing how to get ahead in the world. Many thinkers and inventors flooded the cities, hoping to get their ideas out of their minds and into the world they live in. People began to realize things they would’ve never thought of without these technologies or the newcomers.

Prior to the 20th century, America was in an era of intense manufacturing and economic growth as capitalism soared. Cities and industry grew rapidly as the idea of urbanization became more popular. However, labor unions were on the rise due to unfavorable working conditions, some even being hazardous, while a widening wealth gap grew. Discrimination and segregation remained strong during this period and an overall American culture was seemingly out the window as disagreements were constant. However this began to shift in the first half of the 20th century, American identity and culture was constantly adapting due to the influence of major events like the Roaring Twenties which led to growth in consumerism and entertainment, the Great Depression which led to a struggling community looking for ways to survive, and the events of World War 2 that built a strong community, once again altering culture for many.

When, because of what we believe him to be, we gave Lindbergh the greatest ovation in history, we convicted ourselves of having told a lie about ourselves. For we proved that the “things of good report” are the same today

1919 was one of the most violent and angry years of the 20th century in the U.S. Over 4-1/2 million soldiers and sailors were demobilizing after World War I, and about 400,000 were Black. These returning veterans often found intense competition for jobs and a changed racial makeup in Northern cities. During the war Northern employers had advertised in the South for workers, and black newspapers had urged blacks to take advantage of the higher wages and more tolerant racial policies in the North. During the war millions of Southerners, black and white, had migrated north, meeting the demand for workers in Northern industry.

Following the First World War, the United States went in search of a, “return to normalcy,” which many agreed was exactly what it needed. However, to the dismay of many, all the United States could find was a significant amount of tension that had developed between, “Old America,” and, “New America.” All in all, this tension that arose between old and new traditions and ideas did so in the form of religion, conflicts within society, and cultural values.