history

1. The Roaring 20’s
“The Jazz Age”

2. Women’s Changing Role
The 19th Amendment
was ratified in 1920,
giving women the right
to vote.

3. Prohibition
January 1920—The 18th
Amendment begins and
the making of, selling of,
and transportation of
alcohol becomes illegal.
Speakeasies and
bootleggers become
ways around the law.
This illegal drinking
helps fuel the culture of
the jazz age.

4. Conspicuous Consumption
American businesses
grow and prosper as
Americans begin buying
items by using credit.
Cars and radios are the
most sought after items.

5. Politics of the 1920’s
1920-Warren G. Harding
elected President.
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Teapot-Dome Scandal
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August 1923—Harding dies.

6. Politics continued…
1923—Calvin Coolidge
sworn in as President
after Harding’s death.
Serves as President from
1923-1929.
Nicknamed “Silent Cal”

7. Culture
The Jazz Age
The Harlem Renaissance
Flappers
Slang became the cat’s meow
Movies and radio shows entertain
Sports (baseball, boxing, golf, college football) become national obsessions.