Why were the 1920's known as the roaring 20's?

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Answer 1

It was roaring, after all the stiffness of the previous decade and the war experience for some; a desire and need to forget an unpleasant past

Answer 2

Because loud music, partying, boozing, and sexual promiscuity were big during that time... So was the economy.

Added note: Okay, heres the article from Wikipedia:

refers to the 1920s, principally in North America, one of the most colorful decades in history. The era saw a turn toward normality in politics, the return of veterans from World War I, the growth of jazz music, the emergence of a new face of modern womanhood, and Black Tuesday, the harbinger of the Great Depression. Moreover, the years of the Roaring Twenties were marked by several inventions and discoveries of far-reaching consequences; unprecedented industrial growth and accelerated consumer demand and aspirations, coupled with significant changes in lifestyles; and a series of events, national as well as international, which shaped a large part of the history of the 20th century. The era's affluence, however, did not include all social groups as many sharecroppers and tenant farmers (black and white) in the South continued to live in poverty.

Answer 3

"a boisterous era of prosperity, fast cars, jazz, speakeasies, and wild youth"

"Roaring Twenties." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 13 Apr. 2007. Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Roaring%20Twenties

"because of the exuberant, freewheeling popular culture of the decade. The Roaring Twenties was a time when many people defied Prohibition, indulged in new styles of dancing and dressing, and rejected many traditional moral standards. "

"Roaring Twenties." The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005. 13 Apr. 2007. Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Roaring%20Twenties

Answer 4

Read this book on the 1920's, Only Yesterday, by Frederick Allen. It's something of a classic and will tell you all you want to know about the period.

Answer 5

I think it followed the industrial revolution. People were becoming more prosperous, enjoying new inventions that alleviated the need for hard manual labor, and had more purchasing power then ever. I wish I had a specific source, it's just memories from history classes, sorry.

Answer 6

It is called "The Roaring '20s" because it was the time of industrial and economic boom, the outpour of the arts, music and literature, consumerism. Babe Ruth and the outlook of modern womanhood.

Answer 7

Because of the "worry-free" culture. Think: flappers, speak-easies, jazz & swing, etc. The site sourced below will tell you everything that I would type here!

Answer 8

They had a huge lion problem back in the 20's. It's over now. Go back to sleep.