"The Jazz Age", a term coined by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was an incredibly unique time in American history. Reeling from World War I and still wrestling with old demons of racism, segregation, poverty, and corruption, Americans embraced a new culture- music, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyles rejected the traditional and modern America was born. Politically, the United States experienced whiplash as they confronted the scandal of Harding, the stability of Coolidge, and finally the promise of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Economically, the United States became a consumer society as people rushed to stores and ordered luxuries from catalogs that were sure to improve their lives- telephones, washing machines, radios, and cars were intended for the widest possible market. Culturally, Americans began to establish a new identity- the youthful rebellion of the 1920's confronted the conservative traditions and fundamentalist Christian ideals. Despite Prohibition, alcohol consumption was on the rise, as people found reasons to celebrate and rebel against the past. But perhaps one of the most important and enduring developments of the 1920's would be the "Renaissance" that originated in Harlem, New York City. This movement opened the eyes to many around the world to the beauty and creativity of African American culture, music, poetry, dance, and art. The Roaring Twenties were arguably one of the most defining decades in American history.
chapter 8: the jazz age, 1921-1929.
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