The third decade of 20th century was called the Roaring twenties, what were the subsequent decades known as?

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Also, what were the reasons behind these so-called nicknames...like swinging sixties, what I guess was due to the hippie culture...

Answer 1

1920s - The Roaring Twenties (economic prosperity, women's rights, radio, art deco, etc.)

1930s - The Dirty Thirties (it was the depression, many ppl were very poor)

1940s - The Fabulous Forties (the War Years, comradery, strong work ethics)

1950s - The Nifty Fifties (television, conservativism, pursuit of the American dream)

1960s - The Swingin' Sixties (rebellious attitudes towards the 50s conservative views, sex, drugs and rock n roll, protests)

1970s - The Me Decade (shift from social activism to a more egocentric mentality)

1980s - The Greed Decade, Decade of Change, Decade that Syle Forgot (continuation of egocentric views, major changes in technology, rebellious attitudes towards fashion)

The 1970s do not have a definite monicker yet, but started out at the Me Decade. Most ppl incorrectly believe the Me Decade is actaully the 1980s. The Eighties are basically in the same boat, with several monickers floating around - nothing concrete. The Nineties have yet to be coined one specific term either, although the monicker will likely reflect change and prosperity.

Answer 2

The thirties were called the Dirty Thirties because of the Great Depression which occurred in 1929 and the crime wave that swept across the United States (Al Capone, Dutch Schultz, Alvin "Pretty Boy Floyd" Karpis, Bonnie and Clyde, etc) which many say was created by a ban on alcoholic beverages called Prohibition.

They didn't really have a name for the forties because everyone was involved with the war (WW2, 1939-1945). I didn't really hear of any names used for the fifties (Nifty Fifties?) and sixties. I know the economy was booming in the fifties and sixties, there were lots of jobs and the Cold War (between western democracies and Communist Russia/China) was just getting going in the fifties.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

As radio became the dominant mass media in industrial nations at this time, and was called the "Golden Age" of radio, I'd guess you could call it the "Golden Age" and be understood.

As for the 1960's, that decade was labeled the Swinging Sixties because of the libertine attitudes that emerged during the decade.

Answer 5

1930s - The Depression
1940s - War Years
1960s - Swinging Sixties; Sex, drugs and rock and roll
1970s - The Me Decade
1980s - The Greed Decade

1990s - I don't know if anyone has named them yet... The Internet Decade, maybe?

Answer 6

1920's - Popular histories of the 1920s are filled with dramatic stories of this vibrant decade. According to legend, bold bootleggers made fortunes off the thirsty habits of a nation rebelling against the prohibition against alcohol. High-rolling stock market speculators rode an optimistic wave in American business when money seemed to come easily to those who already had it. Women shortened their hair and hemlines to dance the Charleston in smoke-filled speakeasies (illegal bars). These stories of easy money, frivolous excesses, and general naughtiness carried a kernel of truth and gave the decade such nicknames as "The Jazz Age," "The Lawless Decade," and "The Era of Wonderful Nonsense." To be sure, "The Roaring Twenties" was truly one of the more interesting decades in an interesting century.

1930s: the Great Depression Disrupts America (The Dirty 30's)

After the Roaring Twenties, when business boomed and people thought the future looked bright, the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, seemed a minor problem that would quickly remedy itself. America had suffered hard times before; most Americans thought the economy would soon turn around so people could get on with life. The Great Depression (1929–41) thus came as a huge surprise to most people. Of a population of 122 million in 1930, 750,000 people were laid off without pay and another 2.4 million capable workers had no jobs at all. America was definitely not back on track. The economy showed no sign of turning around. The country's largest, most powerful companies had to cut back. The banking system collapsed. Factory workers, miners, and farmers were left unemployed and in many cases penniless. Schools closed. Children could not get enough food. Married women were fired to favor single women or men. The decade was marred by the suffering of farmers on unworkable "dust bowl" land, hungry children, underpaid workers, and eager, desperate people who could not find work of any kind.

1940s: the Pivotal Decade (The Fabulous 40's)

It is impossible to underestimate the importance of World War II on history. Canada joined the fighting in 1939, the USA became involved in the conflict after the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by Japanese aircraft. From that moment, massive changes swept the nation, changes that would be felt for the rest of the century. Our countries were at War in another continent, men were lost, many married overseas bring brides back with them. Many things were put on hold til the war ended then teh baby boom happen when they all returned.


1950s: Pop Culture Explodes in a Decade of Conformity (The Nifty 50's)

The 1950s are most often remembered as a quiet decade, a decade of conformity, stability, and normalcy. After the tumult of the 1930s and 1940s—with their sustained economic depression (1929–41) and world war (1939–45)—the 1950s did seem quiet. America was at peace once the conflict in Korea (1950–53) ended. The economy was booming, bringing millions of Americans into the middle class; politics were stable and the president, World War II hero Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), was beloved by many. For most Americans, the 1950s saw a return to normalcy after the crazy war years. Americans had children in record numbers, continuing a "baby boom" that had begun in the 1940s. They also moved to suburbs in record numbers, and the home construction industry boomed to meet their demand. Popular TV shows of the period like Leave It to Beaver (1957–63), Father Knows Best (1954–63), and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–56) all reflected back to America this calming sense of happy normalcy.

Answer 7

The 1930s definatly known as the depression years no doubt about it anyone who says anythign different is wrong

lasted from 1929 to the start of ww2

it was the epoch making event of that decade

Answer 8

Dirty Thirties, Dusty Thirties, Thrifty Thirties

Fabulous Forties

Fantastic Fifties

Answer 9

The "watch the paint dry" 1820's
and the "Wear a Wacky Wig" 1720's

Free love was why it was called the swinging 60's. Hence the song, "love the one your with." My parents were hippies, all 5 of them...Peace & love man.

Answer 10

dirty thirties stocks hit a all time low a we went into depression.furrios forties world war 2,fabulous fifties everone had a job and rock and roll,swinging sixties also the weed generation and woodstock.sexy seventys micro mini skirts no bra etc.