The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties was a decade characterized by significant social, cultural, and economic change in the United States. Following the end of World War I, the nation experienced a period of prosperity marked by the rise of consumerism, the expansion of the automobile industry, and the flourishing of jazz music and the arts. This era also saw the emergence of new social norms, particularly in urban areas, as women gained more independence and flappers became emblematic of a changing societal landscape. However, beneath the surface of this exuberance lay underlying tensions, including racial strife and the struggle for civil rights, which would resurface in the following decades.