Politics Deep Disillusionment Outcome of WW I Return to isolationism Return to “normalcy”
Economics Widespread Prosperity Following brief post war transition Wages and stock dividends up Science & technology impact Sharp increase in industry
Prosperity an illusion? Not everyone sharing in prosperity Uneven distribution of wealth
Social & Cultural Emphasis on Material Things Consumerism Desire to get rich quick Emphasis on “modern” clashed with desire to hang on to the traditional – conflict & culture clashes
Boundaries Being Broken By women By African-Americans
P.S. Not everyone having a good time in the “roaring 20s” Immigration restricted Women still not equal Race relations poor Poverty abounds
City Life Thomas Hart Benson