Cultural Changes In The 1920s

In the 1920s, World War 1 ended and soldiers were coming back with many casualties. A dramatic change completely altered the cultural structure of America and a great economic growth happened because of consumer goods. People became increasingly urbanized. Throughout the 1920s, cultural factors like the Jazz Age, Flappers, and the Harlem Renaissance made Americans flourish and go through a time period of wealth and prosperity. These cultural changes and and a looser society in general was what really made the 20’s a ‘roaring’ time for Americans. (Young."Prohibition and Repeal")
A new breed of women was introduced when flappers came into play. No longer were girls required to be reserved, marry, and have children for her husband. Instead, girls

Since women were less likely to find a husband because of the war, they became more independent. Women began to be stereotyped as people who lived recklessly. Women began to date without actually being committed. People cared more about when they could dance than when they could start a family. (Pop Culture Universe. “Flapper”) The 18th amendment was a stimulant to the rebellious acts that people did because America made it illegal for people to have alcohol. This was because people thought the grain should have been made for bread for soldiers instead of beer or liquor. (Young. “Prohibition and

It began to expand beyond ivy schools and Notre Dame became known for their football players. Knute Rockne, a coach, led Notre Dame to national heights and had many undefeated seasons. Players like George Gipp became national celebrities because of their talent in playing the game. College games began to get broadcasted and the fan base began to tremendously grow. While professional football had existed since 1890, there was no recognition or fan support. The NFL, ot the national football association was founded in 1920, and olympic athlete became the president. Athletes finally were able to join professional teams and earn money because of the supporters of the sport. Red Grange was the first college football player and other NFL teams began to recruit college football players for actual jobs. (Batchelor. “Football in the