https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022 In 2-3 sentences, define the 1920s utilizing what you know about the texts you became familiar with for today’s discussion. en-us 2022-02-10 02:34:23 UTC 2022-02-10 16:04:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png s929998 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040440861 The 1920s had a boom in culture, art, literature, and science, however, they faced a really huge economic collapse at the end of the decade. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040440861 s953702 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040443288 The 1920s was a good times considering the literature at the time reflected it. At the end of the decade it all came crashing down with the great depression]]> 2022-02-10 15:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040443288 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040444215 The 1920s have always been known as a golden age in the USA, a sugar coat over the heightened persecution of people of color in the United States. White America faced an economic and cultural boom, which followed with a decade of economic recession.]]> 2022-02-10 15:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040444215 s902960 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040444432 The 1920's was both an age of advancement in science and culture, and saw a boom in party culture and the pursuit of the American dream. However, the 20's saw a drastic financial downfall that scarred America's economy and culture. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040444432 s897287 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040445113 The 1920s were a period of prosperity for America. Credit became a thing and many people spent more money. New fashions and the middle class began to emerge.]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040445113 s1038449 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040445935 People in the 1920's made many technological advancements, such as the first rocket flight and the first TV. However, the time after WW1 and the great depression at the end of the 1920's made life difficult for many.]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040445935 s899013 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446093 2022-02-10 15:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446093 s831909 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446303 The 1920s was impacted heavily by WWI and the deaths that the war had caused. Many writers were influenced by the ideas of the "Lost Generation" and how the loss of so many people impacted the culture of different areas. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446303 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446610 The 1920s were a time of change. 18th amendment was passed and technological developments such as cars were put in place. These technological developments lead to the mindset of Americans being to keep getting there next best thing.]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040446610 s814830 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447013 Literature in the 1920s followed social changes, where writers wanted to write new and creative stories. With higher literacy rates, people started reading more, and people often learnt by reading.]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447013 s903109 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447265 The 1920s were a time of unique cultural experience and innovative science and literature. The period ended abruptly with the start of the Great Depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447265 s930119 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447480 The 1920s were roaring. There was a lot of vibrant culture during this time, such as Broadway and musical theater. There were scandalous fashions developed. The Roaring Twenties was a period in history of dramatic social and political change. For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than on farms.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447480 s925137 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447616 The 1920's was an age of advancement and a sort of golden era in the 1900's. This is because there were advancements in technology, social structure, and arts. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447616 s831910 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447672 In the 1920s, there were a lot of technological advancements that changes the way they interacted with the world, like Live TV and liquid fueled rockets. There was also a big shift with societal views with the liberated women and more inter racial reactions. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040447672 s914858 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448039 In the 1920s, there was a culture of affluence and public displays of wealth and the idea of the American Dream was prevalent, especially with those returning from the war. However, there were also those that struggled to navigate the Great Depression and people returning from the war found themselves at a significant disadvantage economically.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448039 00fergang https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448333 The 1920s were filled with many technological and scientific developments. The decade was given the nickname "Roaring 20s", referring to the many achievements during that time period, however, the good times eventually came crashing down with the start of the Great Depression. This caused the economy to crash instantly and hardships came extremely quickly.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448333 s1043639 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448448 The 1920s had a large boom in technology and culture. However, racism and segregation were still heavily in effect all over the country, particularly in the south. One of the large cultural elements of this time was the advent of jazz clubs and music.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448448 s1043649 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448689 In the 1920's more African Americans began talking about their experiences with racism throughout the country. Famous pieces of literature like The Sun Also Rises and The Great Gatsby show a new style of writing that hadn't been seen before this time period. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040448689 s902906 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449020 It seems evident that the 1920s in the United States was characterized by significant technological advancements that occurred simultaneously with changes in rational thinking and decision making. For instance, the first successful rocket flight and TV broadcast both occurred during this decade, and changes in terms of the effect Christian evangelism had on all aspects of American life, including even education, were represented by the outcome of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Overall, the 1920s represented a drastic shift in American beliefs and thinking.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449020 s907320 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449029 In the 1920s there were a lot of technological advances. This eventually led to the great depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449029 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449049 THE 1920S WAS A PERIOD OF PROSPERITY FOR AMERICA COMING OFF OF WORLD WAR 1. WITH THE INUSTRIALAZTION OF CARS IT BECAME BETTER. THIS ENDED HOWEVER WITH THE GREAT DEPRESSION.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449049 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449083 The 1920s was a time of major prosperity in the United States but underscored by corruption and political tension. The passage of several amendments upset the political scene as well as WwII.]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449083 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449207 The 1920's was a time of great literature and development. The texts created during this time were influential in the themes they developed, which spoke of the technological and scientific development at the end of the first World War. Social changes and vibrant culture led to the creation of the modern United States. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040449207 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450057 The 1920s seems to have been a period of exploration of cultural identity for Americans who seemed envious of many European cultures, such as of the French and Spanish, two cultures which are heavily envied by the characters in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. New freedoms and ideas were being explored in the United States, the Progressive Era being the main outlet for such cultural experiments. The era was defined by the rebounds from both the Gilded Age and WWI, in which many Americans were seeking an identity, causing them to look at other cultures and see what identities they had. The premise of this is what defines Hemingway's novel. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450057 s1044164 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450129 The many literary works from the 1920's reveal a great deal about cultural expression in the 1920's through distinct characterizations of specific popular culture. The 1920's were a time of literary and artistic growth, though Europe allowed for more artistic freedom (America still had a penchant for banning controversial texts). The progressive era's rebound from the second industrial revolution consisted of newfound cultural expression and identity.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450129 s908164 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450554 The literature of the 1920s is expressive of the feelings that were widespread in the time period. These novels are often used to get authors’ feelings of longing, disgust, and anger about what was happening in society at the time. These also help to prove that there were differing opinions about the newly prospering society, despite the boom of technological advances seen throughout the decade. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450554 s922768 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450615 The 1920s spurred on many advancements in literature and culture. Scientific breakthroughs were made during this time such as Robert Goddard's rocket research. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450615 s1043581 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450957 The 1920's were defined by cultural and scientific advancements and a shift in social ideologies but was ended by the great depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040450957 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451289 The 1920s (roaring twenties) was a time where the economy, as well as the culture greatly expanded into what became the prime years of the USA. Families were becoming wealthier, purchasing vehicles, houses, and the climate was generally happier. Of course, the twenties ended with the beginning of the great depression, not very good for the US.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451289 s831911 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451402 The 1920s saw America come into its roll of a Major power on the World Stage rather than just a regional power. The boom of Culture, diplomatic conferences, and economic power in this time really set the nation up for its choices throughout the century. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows though as it marginalized and segregated many parts of society such as Black Americans and political fringe groups.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451402 LCouch97 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451431 The 1920s were a period of great economic upturn but also one of great inequality. Books such as the Great Gatsby show how wealth inequality and the mob made it so certain circles of people could not interact. Books like Main Street and Babbitt really Reflected the age, as it showed how the "luxuries" of the middle class were not luxuries, as everyone had the same basic things, and in reality there was just an intense pressure to conform. This all shows how the social life of the 1920s was very conformist and very few people were willing to directly stand out.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451431 elismith2005 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451465 The 1920's were amazing, but only for white people. African Americans were still being lynched and segregation was rampant, especially in the South. Many people died due to lackluster healthcare or racially motivated violence. Families of the victims just had to accept it and could not doing anything to stop the violence.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451465 s1043844 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451534 The 1920s were a time of great social change as well as great economic upturn, in both a good and a bad way. This is mainly seen in The Great Gatsby, as it shows the main socio-economic divide that people faced and the wanting to continue to move up the ladder.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451534 s866709 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451620 The 1920s was a time for foundational writers and singers that depicted the American culture at the time. However, this time was dark with alcohol abusing and left over racial inequality. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451620 s820066 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451632 The 1920's, or the Roaring Twenties, is known for its creation of Jazz and popularization of new art styles through the Harlem Renaissance. In addition to the burst of black culture in the arts, the 1920's are also known for the start of the Great Depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451632 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451820 The 1920's was a period of time characterized by economic prosperity and carefree living. It was also a time where America faced dramatic social and political change. It's also known as the jazz age.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040451820 s906653 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452031 The 1920s were particularly roarin'. People were frequently known to go like "omg there's so much culture and art and science that's so cool"; this is widely considered to be a result of the massive boom in the arts and sciences around this era. F. Scott Fitzgerald in particular wrote at length about the extravagance of the period, but similar works would fall out of favor moving into the 1930s as the Great Depression hit and people no longer had money.]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452031 s1043650 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452138 The 1920's was a time great technological advancements that brought about a time of of great economic prosperity for most of America. People enjoyed the ideals of consumerism only to be crushed by the Great Depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452138 sadiewhite05 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452207 The 1920s was a time for development and great literature. However, the 1920s was also a time of hope and disappointment for many young people stemming from unrealistic expectations of the perfect life they were told of. This time also housed the great depression. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040452207 s847130 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040454865 The 1920s showed a large increase in technological advancements, as well as and increase in music and literature. It ended with the start of the Great Depression.]]> 2022-02-10 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040454865 s839172 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040454955 When one thinks of the 1920s, they typically envision the upshot in economic growth and roaring parties. While this aspect holds true, there is a darker side as well, with a large portion of the population still coping with the aftereffects of World War I. The lost generation navigated society feeling out of place and generally unhappy, as the war took both a mental and physical toll on those who survived it.]]> 2022-02-10 15:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040454955 s908102 https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040460586 The 1920's were impactful as many technological and social changes were being made. Many of the social changes were impacted by the increasing popularity of literature pieces like The Great Gatsby, The Sun also Rises, Main Street and Babbitt, and The Bread Givers. The push for Women's suffrage was impacting the political climate as well as an economic downfall that was negatively impactful. ]]> 2022-02-10 15:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/derekgrffn/20s2022/wish/2040460586