Culture of America During the 1920s
Culture of America during the 1920’s
During the 1920’s, also known as the “Roaring Twenties,” was a period of time of prosperity and optimism. It was when America created its own culture. The Americans decided to create their own culture out of the influence of European nations after World War I. This newly created culture included movies, sports, and leisure activities which became widely popular. As this culture increased its popularity, so did this sense of rebellion among the people. After World War I, the Americans were tired of these European affairs that got them involved into misfortune and wanted to get away from it. This Great War destroyed the beliefs of Americans on reform and self righteousness. During the 1920’s the Americans began to grow out of the influence of Europe and create their own culture to become their own people. This newly developed culture expressed more freedom and changed the ways of life for many people. There was more time for leisure activities. They called themselves the “Americans.” Education, one part of this new change, improved greatly during this time period. Before the 1920’s, there were 1 million student enrolled in high school. High schools catered to college bound students and there was more focus on the lower levels such as the elementary grades. There was a limited variety of courses you can take in school. The number of immigrants increased to 1 million immigrants and school costs doubled. During the 1920’s, there was a significant increase in the students enrolled, from 1 million to 4 million. There was more of a broad range of courses developing, such as, vocational training for those interested in industrial jobs. Trades and industrial education was promoted in the city while agricultural education was promoted in rural areas. The number of immigrants increased significantly as more people arrived to America. There were a total of 2-4 million immigrants and the immigrant children filled the city
During the 1920’s, also known as the “Roaring Twenties,” was a period of time of prosperity and optimism. It was when America created its own culture. The Americans decided to create their own culture out of the influence of European nations after World War I. This newly created culture included movies, sports, and leisure activities which became widely popular. As this culture increased its popularity, so did this sense of rebellion among the people. After World War I, the Americans were tired of these European affairs that got them involved into misfortune and wanted to get away from it. This Great War destroyed the beliefs of Americans on reform and self righteousness. During the 1920’s the Americans began to grow out of the influence of Europe and create their own culture to become their own people. This newly developed culture expressed more freedom and changed the ways of life for many people. There was more time for leisure activities. They called themselves the “Americans.” Education, one part of this new change, improved greatly during this time period. Before the 1920’s, there were 1 million student enrolled in high school. High schools catered to college bound students and there was more focus on the lower levels such as the elementary grades. There was a limited variety of courses you can take in school. The number of immigrants increased to 1 million immigrants and school costs doubled. During the 1920’s, there was a significant increase in the students enrolled, from 1 million to 4 million. There was more of a broad range of courses developing, such as, vocational training for those interested in industrial jobs. Trades and industrial education was promoted in the city while agricultural education was promoted in rural areas. The number of immigrants increased significantly as more people arrived to America. There were a total of 2-4 million immigrants and the immigrant children filled the city