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Contributor: Danielle Childers. Lesson ID: 10156
What made The Roaring 20s roar? Dance your way into this lesson and experience life during this crazy decade in American history!
Listen to some of the samples below to enjoy some of the music from that period. Though it differs from what you are used to, close your eyes and listen.
This music helps you get a feel for the decade — it was big, fun, and full of dancing.
The 1920s in the United States are referred to as the Roaring 20s. It was right after World War I, and people bought all the new manufactured goods made through the Industrial Revolution.
People were roaring with new fashion trends, big cars, and the new music called jazz, and they enjoyed the new forms of entertainment, notably the first movie theaters.
Life was grand and significant for the people living in the 1920s. Watch the video below to see what daily life was like.
The Roaring 20s ended tragically with the 1929 Stock Market crash. Many luxurious purchases people made were made on credit, which they discovered was not good for the economy.
The Roaring 20s led to the Great Depression of the 1930s and early 40s.
Explore the resources below to learn more about 1920s culture.
Roar over to the Got It? section to join a Roaring 20s dinner party!
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