The 1920 was a new start for social and political changes because for the first time more Americans decided to live in cities than they did on farms. Americas total wealth doubled and people experienced a nationwide economic boom which swept many into the very popular consumer society. It was the land of golden opportunities and had the reputation of being a glamorous decade where people lived in prosperity and happiness. People from all over engaged in the same social activities such as Listening to the same music, doing the same dance and buying the same goods. All of these new trends were started by the same thing, Jazz. During this time, the country was coming out of World War I and the attitude of the nation was dark and gloomy. Dance and music clubs became extremely popular in an effort to improve the mood and overall quality of life for many. Women were newly empowered by gaining the right to vote and express their political view. Things seemed to go j
ust fine and people thought that the good times would never end until the Stock Market crash happened. This day is known as Black Tuesday and it signaled the beginning of the Great Depression. American Industries were roaring and growing rapidly during the 1920s. Mass production of consumer products like automobiles, and radios lowered prices and made these products available to the average families. For the first time, They could buy a car on credit and because of that everyone wanted to own a car and a radio. The economy was reaching its peak. Lawrence B. Glickman opinion on this new American lifestyle was that Consumption was acknowledged as the prime mover of economic life, dislodging the traditional American faith in ‘producerism,’ the belief that the makers and growers of goods lay at the heart of the nation. and because of losing interest in politics people developed new political engagements based in large measure on their identities as consumers.