Harlem Renaissance, Athletes, Pilots, and Women at Work. How did individuals such as Babe Ruth, Jesse Owens influence American culture? How did individuals such as Charles Lindbergh change the face of American transportation? How did ideas from Harlem , New York spread to other parts of the United States? How did the artists, musicians, and writers of the Harlem Renaissance impact the rest of American society?

In the 1920s many African American artists moved to Harlem, New York In the 1920s many African American artists moved to Harlem, New York. They used writing, music, and painting to share their ideas and feelings. This period became known as the Harlem Renaissance.

Writers and artists used their work to call for an end to discrimination and unfair treatment of African Americans.

The 1920s was also a time when sports became more popular than ever The 1920s was also a time when sports became more popular than ever. Sports fans listened to baseball and other sports on the radio. Athletes such as Babe Ruth became as well known as movie stars.

Radio and newspapers quickly spread the news of heroic accomplishments such as Charles Lindbergh. He became the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. In May of 1927 he set off from New York in his plane, The Spirit of St. Lewis, to Paris, France. The trip lasted 33 ½ hours.

Amelia Earhart later became the first women to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Life for many women were changed greatly after they got the right to vote in 1920. The booming economy and changing culture opened up many new job opportunities. Women were now allowed to have office jobs.