https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3 The decade of prosperity and excitement en-us 2020-04-16 01:11:29 UTC 2020-04-16 02:28:23 UTC hello@padlet.com burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509674950 2020-04-16 01:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509674950 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509680550 One of the most iconic symbols of the roaring twenties was the flapper, a young woman with short hair, a short skirt, and who smoked, drank, and would even swear.  Although there were very few women who were actually flappers many women adapted the wardrobe as well as aspired to the new sense of freedom.  Women gained other freedoms as they started working white collar jobs and birth control became more available allowing them to take a greater control of their lives]]> 2020-04-16 01:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509680550 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509682253 The decade also welcomed women being able to vote. After years of fighting, the 19th Amendment finally allowed women to take part in electing our country's leaders.]]> 2020-04-16 01:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509682253 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509686617 2020-04-16 01:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509686617 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509687110 The '20s opened a new idea of leisurely activity.  It became common for people to have money that they were able to spend for things such as radios, cars, ready-made clothes, kitchen appliances, and entertainment such as the movies and the theater.]]> 2020-04-16 01:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509687110 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509699736 The 18th amendment made it illegal to manufacture, sell and transport alcohol. This ban created many secret bars and speakeasies, bars that continued to operate illegally, became a very common hangout spot. By eliminating alcohol many thought they would be able to go back to a simpler time but in reality it began many dangerous situations.]]> 2020-04-16 01:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509699736 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509700006 2020-04-16 01:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509700006 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509705648 Many people of all ages, but mainly young people, found enjoyment in going to Jazz clubs to dance the night away. Some of the older generation criticized the new music style saying it was too vulgar while the younger people found the dance floor to free them and where they could dance their worries away.]]> 2020-04-16 01:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509705648 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509710449 This progressive era brought a lot of controversy with it. A large point of discrepancies between many people was the spreading of black culture. Things like jazz and blues music along with the Harlem Renaissance turned off many white Americans. Because of this, millions of people joined organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. Additionally, the Red Scare made people very cautious and nervous embracing new cultures. The extremely fast changes occurring within many aspects of the country caused a lot of outrage and drama between city-dwellers and the small-town residents.]]> 2020-04-16 01:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509710449 burd_maya https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509711441 2020-04-16 01:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/burd_maya/l4cne5sxi2nqsxh3/wish/509711441