The Roaring 1920s: Prohibition, Racial Tensions, and the Changing Social Landscape

Name Institutional Affiliations Date [Name] According to Bartley (2022), the roaring twenties was a period that defined dramatic political and social changes within America. During this era, most Americans lived in the cities attributed to the advanced technology and growth in interactive industries like the music industry, which brought forth music that, matched the generation’s tastes and preferences. Economic growth attributed to mass communication and consumerism unconsciously exposed most Americans to an affluent consumer society. The jazz age associated with this period exposed the young generation to the acquisition of motor vehicles that eased their movements. The young generation enjoyed pleasures lie jazz band music’s in different American clubs defining a new phase of life attributed to technological advancements. However, even with such achievements and developments, most Americans, even to date, believe that the roaring twenties brought the nation and its populace more conflict than celebration. Racism is not a new term among Americans as commonly experienced by many, with its effects remaining well expressed in the long run. During the 1920s, racial discrimination and nativism became so clear and their effects too loud of becoming ignored. Prohibition remains linked with criminality and drinking. The time remained defined by raids, terror, and