Thursday, December 11, 2014

The 1920's

This post will give a brief over view of the 1920's. The 1920's was a vibrant era in American history. skyscrapers represented the strength, wealth and accomplishments of the american people. Cities became more popular and more populated. There quality of life seemed to be coming up, with new technologies, more wealth, and new culture. In particular, Harlem New York became a popular place for jazz and new types of dancing. Blacks in this community were more accepted and noticed for their musical ability then ever before. During this time the prohibition was also occurring. This brought to life places called "speak easys". A speak easy was in a way an old time night club. You needed a password to get into these hidden clubs, and paid to enter. You would pay to enter because the sale of Alcohol was illegal at this time because of the prohibition. Though once you got in alcohol was served and you could enjoy music and shows. The shows often featured the new type of American women that had more autonomy.

The technologies that were becoming popular at this time the automobile, electricity, credit cards, and radio's. The automobile allowed people to travel more and even expand business. Electricity lit up the night and speak easys all across the US. Credit allowed people to buy more expensive things than they could have before because now they could have time to pay it off. The radio connected the US and brought a larger sense of community to people. Everyone would hear the same jokes and shows and would be able to connect over the. Also broad casting let people listen to sports games like baseball, and their automobiles could drive them 20 miles to see the game.

Many things that really picked up steam in the 1920's are still around today. If you guys can identify these things and how they relate to modern day, post it so we can all learn.


3 comments:

  1. Great overview of the glorious 20's. Im still really interested in the "Speak Easy's", I wish there was a mock Speak Easy somewhere around town in a barber shop or ice cream parlor that I could go up to, say a password, and walk behind a book shelf to find the life of the party!

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  2. Enjoyed the wise use of vocabulary in this Nick! Really allows for the reader to visually create a certain aspect of such an important time in American history. Were you aware that the invention of the car radio was introduced in 1929? Yep, something we still use today.

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  3. It's amazing to think of all the technoogical advances that occured in the early 20th century. Those who were born during that time period witnessed huge technological advances that became a part of their everyday life that they did not have growing up.

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