Mass Consumption In The 1920s

The 1920’s are known for its prosperity and vibrant culture. While this was present in many ways it was very prevalent in the mass consumption in the time. In the 1920s there was more goods that were readily available to the public. There was a major consumption of new goods. One of the main proponents towards the purchasing of goods was advertisement. Advertisement became more appealing with pictures, sexualizing goods, etc., and they also affected people’s emotions. New advertisement made things more appealing to buy and increased the mass consumption of goods on the market. The purchasing of goods was only aided by the development of credit where people could put money down on the items they were buying. The development of credit allowed …show more content…
Not only did the cars create businesses in motels, gas stations, roads, and mechanic shops, but they also allowed people to leave their houses more frequently. People began using cars to leave the house, and youngsters could get away from their parents without chaperones. Another freedom that was developed was the freedoms of the new woman. They could go without chaperones, and more people started advocating for woman’s suffrage. Woman began cutting their hair and wore shorter dresses, they became new symbols of the era. Flappers also became an image of the sexually liberated women which was met with disapproval from many in the era. Flappers were also known to smoke and were out to have a good time. They were also know for going to speakeasies to dance and have a good time. Another group that had a new cultural revolution was those in the Harlem Renaissance. In Harlem in New York City there was an increase of pride towards African American culture. This caused more pride in being black and created a plethora of new music, art, and tons of other things to be created. While there was an increase of new ideas, and progression there were also things that continued to hinder the progression that was being …show more content…
When it came to crime speakeasies helped show the development of a new type of crime. While the speakeasies were a fun and enjoyable place they were truthfully hidden illegal bars. The speakeasies were crucial for people in Prohibition, allowing them to drink and dance. Besides there fun they was secret codes to get in and people paid off cops. The development in the speakeasies caused crime to go underground. With the police being able to be paid off easily, illegal things were occurring more easily. Moonshiners illegally made alcohol, by the moon light in secret. Since crime was being pushed underground it became harder to arrest people. The more secretive people are the less likely they are going to be caught. Because of this the FBI was created to investigate crimes in the U.S. and prevent the increase of crime. While there was many people committing crimes underground there was also the redevelopment of the Klu Klux Klan , around 1910, and they were spread all over the country. The new Klu Klux Klan, also known as the second KKK, was opposed to not only African Americans, but also the new woman, immigrants, Catholics, and Jews. They considered themselves a respectable clan, but advocated for only 100% Americans. The KKK were active in crime in their own way, they started rallies, burned crosses on peoples lawns and intimidated people who were not 100% American. Like