The Roaring 20s

Journal # 97 What were the conditions in America during and after WWI that led to the Roaring 20s? What are some of the legacies of these changes?

Impact of WWI During the time of World War I and after, aka the “Over There Decade,” pop culture emerged in the US. Between may African Americans migrated to the cities – African American pop. In NYC increased 100%

1919 Race riots across the country. Beginning of the first ‘Red Scare.’ – Due to Communist take-over in Russia. – IWW.

New Fads Ouija Board became a national sensation. New toys – Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, & Erector Sets Movies. theater and radio

Flappers Enduring image of women of the 20s Rebels; offended their mothers Identified by their short hair and skirts, turned-down hose, & powered knees

More on Flappers… Slang used to describe them: broad, bunny, dame, cat’s meow… Represented a generation that was determined to never be bored. Women became more independent – drank hard alcohol and smoked in public

1920s Fashion Women wore shorter skirts out of convenience. Women threw away their corsets and petticoats.

Women in the Workforce About 15% of working women became professionals; 20% of women held clerical jobs. Women became doctors, lawyers, social workers, bankers, and police and probation officers (in small #s).

Women’s Suffrage Woodrow announced his support for suffrage in Anthony Amendment – Passed 1/10/1918 – Barely had 2/3 majority 19 th Amendment added to the Constitution – August 26, 1920

What do you think is the significance of the Flapper movement? Wrap-Up