The prosperity of the 1920s bought a change in lifestyle for many Americans: more people owned their owned their own homes and cars, and had labor-saving devices to help with housework.

Authors Avatar

How was Society changing in the 1920?

The prosperity of the 1920’s bought a change in lifestyle for many Americans: more people owned their owned their own homes and cars, and had labor-saving devices to help with housework. They had more leisure time and more money to spend. The entertainment industry grew, with dancehalls and clubs opening up. There were wider changes in social attitudes. People were influenced by what they heard on the radio and saw at the cinema. Prohibitions encourage wild partying where alcohol flowed freely. The fact that it was illegal made it all more exciting. This was, after all, the “Roaring Twenties”.

Join now!

The life of the cars had a big impact on people life and how they lived it. It opened new doors for the freedom to travel, whether to visit friends or take day trip to the cities. These also led to people moving out the city and live in the suburbs during the 1920s because they could drive into work. The new invention led to young people escaping their parents and go off to cinemas or clubs. However, not everyone enjoyed the cars as the many young people did. Many thought that it was leading to a moral decline ...

This is a preview of the whole essay