The 1920s in the US and parts of Europe saw cultural and financial prosperity following World War I and the passage of women's suffrage. Women were given the right to vote and hold office. The entertainment industry boomed with dance clubs, vaudeville, and the growing popularity of jazz music. Art deco flourished with its bright colors and geometric designs. However, the economic good times were brief, as the stock market crash of 1929 led to the worldwide Great Depression of the 1930s.

1. By John Bambrick

2. OverviewCultural and financial prosperity characterized the “roaring” 1920s in the U.S. and parts of Europe.End of WWIWomen’s SuffrageBustling entertainment industry

3. Return of WWI SoldiersReturn to the labor forceUS: The most powerful countryRapid economic growthMore productionHigh consumerism

4. Women’s RightsWomen’s Suffrage August 18, 1920Women given the right to vote and the right to run for officeLargest victory for women’s civil rights

5. Entertainment in the 1920sExpanding dance and music sceneIncreased night lifeDance clubsVaudeville actsPopularity of jazz music

6. Art and CultureArt decoBright, contrasting colorsGeometric designsExpressionism and SurrealismFounded in the 20sExpanded in the 30s

7. The ProhibitionIn 1920, the 18th amendment made the sale, import or export of alcohol prohibited.Speakeasies Rise of mafias21st Amendment: Repealed the 18th in 1933

8. Decline of the 1920sBlack TuesdayOctober 29, 1929Stock market crashedLed to a worldwide depressionGreat Depression of the 1930s

9. SummaryMany changes in the 1920sEnd of WWIWomen’s rightsIncreased cultureThe ProhibitionRapid decline with the stock market crash

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