Lesson 5.03 Society and Innovation of the 1920s

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Introduction

Central Question: Why are the 1920s referred to as the "Roaring Twenties"?

Dynamic changes swept the nation during the 1920s. Urbanizationprocess by which cities are formed and increase in size rapidly increased as the majority of Americans considered themselves city dwellers. New modern conveniences such as vacuums, electric refrigerators, and washing machines made life at home easier and more efficient. The mass production of automobiles transformed daily life by expanding opportunities for work and leisure. Social norms were challenged with underground speakeasiesestablishments that sold alcohol illegally and the emergence of the modern woman. Within just a few short years, the United States had evolved into a truly modern nation.