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Introduction to the Roaring 20s

Published on Jan 18, 2016

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Introduction to the Roaring 20s

The Jazz Age

Themes of the Era

  • Moral Issues
  • Eugenics
  • False Prosperity
  • Mass / Pop Culture
  • The Harlem Renaissance

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Moral Issues

How did changes in society create several debates on morals and ethics?

Eugenics

Why did whites feel so superior than other races? How was this evident?

False Prosperity

So we DIDN'T have as much money as we thought???

The Birth of Mass Culture

In what ways did popular culture affect American society?

The Harlem Renaissance

How do we still experience the impact of this artistic movement?