The Roaring Twenties 5.14

The Roaring Twenties 5.14

By Kristina Moscherosch

Economic BOOM!

After World War I...

The United States went through an economic boom during the 1920s. Americans were optimistic about their future. This was a time of prosperity. People were working and earning high salaries. Overall, this was a time when most everyone was feeling happy, fortunate, and comfortable.

Developments in Entertainment

The 1920s was a time period of intense growth in art, literature, and music. Artists and writers were developing different styles never before seen. Georgia O'Keefe, F.Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin were among the most famous artists and writers during the Roaring Twenties.

Multiple Choice

This artist was best known for their unique American style in music. They were able to create music to boost the popularity of musicals and operas.

• O'Keefe

• Fitzgerald

• Gershwin

• Steinbeck

Multiple Choice

This novelist wrote captivating stories of poor migrant workers.

• O'Keefe

• Copland

• Gershwin

• Steinbeck

Multiple Choice

This artist painted landscapes of the cities and landscapes of the Southwest.

• O'Keefe

• Copland

• Gershwin

• Steinbeck

The Harlem Renaissance

During the Roaring Twenties, specifically in New York City's Harlem district, many African American artists, writers, and musicians gained popularity. African American art, music, literature, and culture were being embraced and celebrated all over!

​Some of the most famous artists from the Halem district of NYC included:

Jacob Lawrence

Langston Hughes

Bessie Smith

Duke Ellington

Louis Armstrong ​

Subject | Subject

Multiple Choice

This artist was best known for their strong and emotional voice...

• Armstrong

• Hughes

• Ellington

• Smith

Multiple Choice

This writer and poet wrote about the African and American cultures and blended jazz rhythms and dialects into his writing.

• Armstrong

• Hughes

• Ellington

• Smith

Multiple Choice

This musician was best known for his solo jazz performances on the trumpet

• Armstrong

• Hughes

• Ellington

• Smith

Multiple Choice

This artist painted the "Migration Series" which told the story of African Americans migrating from the rural south to the urban north.

• Armstrong

• Hughes

• Lawrence

• Smith

Big changes...

Businesses and factories that produced war materials were able to switch back to their normal production after World War I. Factories were now more efficient and could produce more goods at a faster rate. This made them more affordable.

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This allowed many more Americans to be able to buy cars and appliances. This created a much more comfortable lifestyle for many.

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Women began to enjoy more freedom and independence. Their new clothing and hair styles helped to transform how women were treated. ​

Subject | Subject

Fill in the Blank

A lively new dance became popular in the 1920s. It originated in South Carolina. What was the name of this dance?

Fill in the Blank

Women began cutting their hair shorter, wearing shorter skirts and dresses and were more outgoing when they danced. They were nicknamed...