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The Great War finally comes to an end. American soldiers return home, bringing new ideas and experiences. The country is ready for change and celebration after years of fighting.

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1919: The 18th Amendment - Prohibition Begins

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1919: The 18th Amendment - Prohibition Begins

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The United States bans the sale and production of alcohol. This creates illegal businesses and secret parties - just like the ones in Gatsby's mansion! People find creative ways to drink alcohol in hidden places called 'speakeasies'.

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The 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote. This is part of changing ideas about women's roles in society. Women start to dress differently and act more independently - like Jordan Baker in the novel.

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Jazz music becomes incredibly popular across America. This new, exciting music represents freedom and rebellion. Dance parties and jazz clubs become the heart of social life, especially in New York City.

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America experiences amazing economic growth. People make lots of money quickly, especially in the stock market. This creates 'new money' millionaires like Jay Gatsby, who can suddenly afford huge mansions and fancy cars.

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Cars become symbols of wealth and freedom. Henry Ford's assembly line makes cars cheaper, but luxury cars still show status. In The Great Gatsby, cars represent both success and danger.

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Young women called 'flappers' challenge traditional behavior. They wear short skirts, cut their hair short, smoke cigarettes, and dance at parties. This represents the changing role of women in society.

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Wealthy families build enormous mansions on Long Island, New York. This area becomes known as the 'Gold Coast' where the super-rich live in luxury. This is exactly where Gatsby's mansion is located in the novel.

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The traditional American Dream of hard work and success changes. Now people believe they can become rich quickly and reinvent themselves completely - just like Jay Gatsby tries to do.

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Despite economic growth, clear divisions exist between 'old money' families (like Tom and Daisy) and 'new money' people (like Gatsby). These social barriers are very difficult to cross, creating tension in society.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes his masterpiece, capturing all the excitement, hope, and problems of the 1920s. The novel shows both the glamour and the emptiness of this incredible decade in American history.