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Do you think that the 1920’s should be most noted as a decade of anxiety and intolerance, hedonism and liberation, or both? Cite specific features of life in the 1920’s to explain your view. |
Thesis: The roaring 20’s should be noted as a time of both liberation and intolerance, since many cultural and societal changes-such as increasing ethnic diversity and the theory of evolution- came about in this decade, and these changes were opposed by nativists and Fundamentalists who weren't ready to embrace the inevitable changes. |
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2)Some historians have considered the tensions of the 1920’s in terms of a rural backlash against a rising urban America. Do you agree with this proposition? Why or why not? |
Thesis: While rural America did in fact embrace prohibition, they were opposed to many of the cultural changes of the urban side of the country, such as the increasing sexual promiscuity and the acceptance of a vast ethnic diversity. |
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3) List at least five major economic and/or technological developments of the 1920’s. Select the three most significant ones and explain your choices. |
The automobile- Cheap and quick to produce(thanks to Henry Ford), the automobile completely changed American life. Not only did the auto become a badge of freedom and equality , but it also stimulated established industries created new ones, among many other things.The assembly line- An example of Frederick Taylor’s idea of Scientific Management, this industrial method was perfected by the one and only Henry Ford. This method made automobile manufacturing an efficient and inexpensive process, and it would be directly responsible for its popularity.The radio- The radio was the machine that drew Americans back to their home after the car took them out of it. It stimulated sports, of which people could now hear in their home free of charge, and politicians could extend their influence and promised via this new medium. It also made music and their artists exponentially more popular.Planes- Aviation, introduced by the Wright brothers and made popular by Charles Lindbergh, had a tremendous effect on America and the world at large. It added to the already restless American spirit of freedom, and it added another setback to the railroad because of it stealing potential passengers and mail. It also introduced a new weapon that would be used in future wars.Film- Film, which was already being used for propaganda at the start of WWI , became increasingly popular thanks to the advent of “talkies” through The Jazz Singer. They became a mega massive industry, and filmmakers made even more money and were more well-known than a number of political figures. |
