2. Overview Cultural and financial prosperity characterized the “roaring” 1920s in the U.S. and parts of Europe. End of WWI Women’s Suffrage Bustling entertainment industry
3. Return of WWI Soldiers Return to the labor force US: The most powerful country Rapid economic growth More production High consumerism
4. Women’s Rights Women’s Suffrage August 18, 1920 Women given the right to vote and the right to run for office Largest victory for women’s civil rights
5. Entertainment in the 1920s Expanding dance and music scene Increased night life Dance clubs Vaudeville acts Popularity of jazz music
6. Art and Culture Art deco Bright, contrasting colors Geometric designs Expressionism and Surrealism Founded in the 20s Expanded in the 30s
7. The Prohibition In 1920, the 18th amendment made the sale, import or export of alcohol prohibited. Speakeasies Rise of mafias 21st Amendment: Repealed the 18th in 1933
8. Decline of the 1920s Black Tuesday October 29, 1929 Stock market crashed Led to a worldwide depression Great Depression of the 1930s
9. Summary Many changes in the 1920s End of WWI Women’s rights Increased culture The Prohibition Rapid decline with the stock market crash
