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A scene typical of the "Follies" of Florenz Ziegfeld, the most popular Broadway impresario of the decade. Although it was accepted in the 1920's and early 1930's, scantily clad women and men like this would be unthinkable by the late 1930's. |
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The 1920s: A Decade of Change
1,283 words, approx. 4 pages
 The 1920s enabled the United States to assume a greater economic role on the world stage. Unlike the major European powers at the time, the U.S. did not have to rebuild its economic infrastructure following World War I, enabling it to flourish and exhibit influence over many aspects of life during this decade. This included an increase in item production, the emergence of the automobile and the radio, and changes in American social and cultural life.
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The Roaring Twenties
1,088 words, approx. 4 pages
 Description of the 1920s describe the modern era NOTE: CANADIAN HISTORY
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The 1920s: The Decade of Extremes
808 words, approx. 3 pages
 Describes how America in the "roaring" 1920s "roared" to varying extents for different groups of society.
Keywords: WASP, flappers, industry, African Americans, the Jazz Age, jazz
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Prosperity and Depression-1920's
763 words, approx. 3 pages
 The 1920's are often described as the `Good Time decade', `the Roaring Twenties' and the `Jazz Age'. It was often described as these names, because people wanted to do exciting things and have a good old time, after the nightmare of World War I.
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Conflicting Views During The Roaring Twenties
642 words, approx. 2 pages
 A description of the views of the modernists and the traditionalists of America during the 1920s regarding culture, society, and religion. The inconsistency between these two sets of views caused much of the anxiety associated with this decade.
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The Not So Roaring Twenties
639 words, approx. 2 pages
 The 1920s, better known as the "Roaring Twenties," was a period of economic prosperity for many groups of Americans, but not all. Some unfortunate groups who did not do well during this period of prosperity included farmers, immigrants, and African Americans.
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