How did American Culture and Attitude Change in the 1920s?
The 1920’s were a time of great social change characterized by apparent prosperity, new ideas, and personal freedom. Known as the “roaring twenties” America was reacting to the depression of the World War. It was like a giant party. New technology, new ideas and great change. Yet under the surface the same conservative values still flourished. The economic boom of the era was short-lived, but most of the social changes were lasting. What were some of the manners and moral changes that occurred? 1. America’s population generally shifted from rural areas to more urban ones. More than half of the nations population now lived in cities and towns. 2. Urban communities life was now unquestionably lively and stimulating. There were many things to see-museums, art exhibits, plays, athletic events, trade expositions, and the like. 3. New ideas in science were examined and often accepted. Of course this was the case in the cities more so than in the small towns. In small town America most people
