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The 1920’s were a time that represented a “new era” or new beginning for many people after the conclusion of World War I. Many new ideas and ways of life came into society during this time period. As the country modernized, its economy was able to soar due to the country’s advancements in technology, which was allowed by the war. Also, the incorporation of women and minorities into the work force and the surge of media and entertainment shaped the country in what it eventually will become. Even though there was an increase in modernistic ideas, there still were many people that were very against moving away from traditional values and culture. Movements such as the temperance movement or groups such as the Klu Klux Klan tried to take it upon themselves to stop society from advancing. This conflict between the “new” thinkers and the “old” traditionalists created much tension and even resulted in some violence. Economic conditions were extremely favorable to the latter part of the decade. In the early 1920’s, the country was in a recession because it had to pay off debts incurred by the war and everything needed time to readjust back to normal. Once the economy started to pick up, manufacturing output rose by more than 60 percent. In addition, as a result of the war, European industry was debilitated, which allowed United States industry to be the only potent industrial power in the world. As a long-term effect, the halt of European industry allowed the country to make much technological advancement such as the automobile, which also brought us mass production using an assembly line. During this time period, new ideas of organization and consolidation of businesses were prominent in many big businesses such as steel companies or automotive companies.
Approximate Word count = 1098
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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