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Young rebellious, middle class women, labelled "flappers" threw away their corsets and wore knee length dresses, exposing their legs and arms. The flapper redefined the modern women.

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Superficial prosperity of the 1920's was a period of time when families were relying on credit to buy items which they couldn't afford. People believed that by buying these items, it would strengthen the economy.

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The 1920's was the era of the Harlem Renaissance, when African American authors, poets, actors and musicians gained wider exposure. The new mass medium of radio brought talents of black entertainers to a national audience. There was African American scholars, doctors, lawyers and inventors. Racism and stereotyping permeated American Life

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 began on Thursday, October 24, when stock prices plummeted until more than 16 million shares were sold the following Tuesday (Black Tuesday).

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Dance clubs and contests became very popular in the 1920's. The most popular dances during the decade with the foxtrot, waltz, and American tango. From the early 1920s, a variety of eccentric novelty dances were also developed including the Breakaway, Charleston, and Lindy Hop.

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Prohibition lasted from 1920 until 1933 and was characterised by the prohibition of alcohol under 18.

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The Depression was an extremely sharp deflationary recession in the United States, shortly after the end of World War I. It lasted from January 1920 to July 1921. The world economy began to slow down and u nemployment slowly began to rise in many industrialised nations. Governments seemed powerless to stop the economies spiralling out of control.

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Radio became the first mass broadcasting medium.

The ad industry blossomed as companies began to deliver their sales pitches via the airwaves to all families that gathered around the radio. The 20's was the jazz age. Jazz music spread like wildfire from the dance halls to the radio.

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The Ku Klux Klan was founded in the Southern states after the Civil War to oppose social change and black emancipation by violence and terrorism.  Although disbanded twice, it re-emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and continues at a local level. Members disguise themselves in white robes and hoods, and often use a burning cross as a symbol of their organisation.

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The production of consumer goods rose dramatically. People had more money to spend and Advertising encouraged everyone to buy these goods. Toasters, vacuum cleaners and refrigerators became high demand products.

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Before the war cars were a luxury. Mass produced vehicles became common throughout USA and Canada. Cars in Australia were mostly imported until Ford and General Motors established (1925).

The automobile industries effects were widespread.

The Model T, also known as the “Tin Lizzie,” changed the way Americans live, work and travel. For the first time car ownership became a reality for average American workers, not just the wealthy.

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Women were granted the right to vote. They created many organisations including the "League of Women Voters". For the first time two women were elected as governors for their state.

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The Hollywood motion picture industry emerged during the 1920's. Silent films had been popular, but 1927 saw the first feature film "Talkie" with the release of 'The Jazz Singer'. By 1930, over 100 million Americans a week were going to the movies. Actors and actresses including Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Rudolf Valetino became stars all around the world.

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A gangster is a member of a gang that takes part in violent crimes and deal in illegal activities. They used violence and money to keep their power. Gangsters became easily famous because of what they were doing.

Al Capone made over 60 million dollars by selling alcohol. He managed to even have the police and and some politicians in the palm of his hand by bribing them so he could prosper.

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The Jazz Age was a post World War I movement in the 1920's, from which jazz music and dance emerged. Although the era ended with the beginning of The Great Depression in the 1930's, jazz has lived on. The birth of jazz music is often accredited to African Americans, but both black and white Americans are responsible for its rise in popularity. Female musicians such as Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday emerged during this period of post-war equality and free sexuality, paving the way for future female artists.

Billie Holiday: