Roaring Twenties?

Question

Why were the twenties so roaring?

Answer 1

Partly it was due to a post-war boom in industrial and economic activity, but it was also a time of technological development, with radio broadcasting, motion pictures, aviation, and the automobile industry all seeing refinements and improvements.


The decade was marked in the U.S. by high employment, a high birth rate, a resurgance of Jazz music, and the highest mobility seen in the country in its history.

What was less apparent was the fragility of the world economy, which would fall into depression between 1929 and 1932, as well as the growing international problems in Eastern Europe, Asia and the very unstable nations of Germany and Italy.

All of the trends were present which led to the Great Depression and later to World War II (which are probably more nearly related than many people think they are) within two decades.

But it was still a fun decade, or so they tell me. I didn't come along until 1941.

Answer 2

Because that was where all the fun began!

First of all, women now had the right to vote (yay!). This led to new found independence, which resulted in women being allowed to smoke, drink, and dance in public along with men. There was also many new inventions such as the refrigerator, toaster, and vacuum which allowed women to have less work around the house, therefore more free time. Also, alcohol was made illegal under prohibition. This led to organized crime (Al Capone, Johnny Torrio, Boss Tweed, etc.). The gangsters generally sold illegal alcohol. Because of the high demand for alcohol, speak easies were created. They were basically underground clubs where people could drink and required a password to get in.

The twenties were so roaring because that was really America's end to the Victorian Era. Women were no longer little house wives, they actually had power. Also, alcohol was a favorite pass time. Not only did people have alot of fun partying, but they loved hearing about gang fights and murders, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. All around, people had fun. That is, until the Great Depression hit, anyways.

Hope that helped.

Answer 3

Life was made roaring by the large technical advances made in society. These advances were made by a number of things. One was the feeling of dissillusionment after WWI. After losing over one million men to the war, the US was somewhat disorganized, and was able to reorganize with activities in groups and with people; movies and radios are just 2 examples.

Answer 4

Maybe because people could hear the roaring sound of the coming depression that started in 1929?

Answer 5

A LOT GOING ON ! WORLD WAR ONE, INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, JAZZ MUSIC, LOOK ON THE INTERNET SEARCH UNDER " ROARING TWENTIES "

Answer 6

A lot of new movements were starting. Lots of people and organization fought for their rights.

Answer 7

WWI was over, people had money, jobs and lots of fun happened for those who could afford it.