Progressivism In The 1920's

President Roosevelt has a battle ahead. The President reinforces laws already in place regulating the monopolist say of business, also balancing capital and labor. This would later come to be known as a” square deal” The square deal was not as perfect as the phase, the President had to reform laws and make new ones. Roosevelt established himself early on, “Tomorrow I shall come into my office in my own right” and put forth the warning, “Then watch out for me” (JAMES L. ROARK) (JAMES L. ROARK page 570) That warning brought an antitrust suit against Northern Securities. The progressivism and Roosevelt went hand and hand. The Presidents pure food and drug bill initially died in the House of Representatives. However, Pure food and Drug Act and

This era in American history transform individuals and generations. Prohibition was the last chapter of the progressive era. “The Eighteenth Amendment, which banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol and took effect in January 1920.” (JAMES L. ROARK) (JAMES L. ROARK page 603) The Roaring Twenties was adequate. The race and gender identification would have been plenty for societal change. Denying a person, what they felt to be a right, the sale or manufacturing alcohol did not set well with “We The People.” Thirteen year was enough of resistance and violence pertaining to prohibition subsequently it ended in December 1933. The new women challenged the status quo of the traditional women staying home. The right to vote proved to be a huge step for women however other issues for women were ahead. The new woman was educated and willing to work. Unlike the stay at home wife and mother, the new woman desired to drink, smoke and be seen. Women demanded laws be passed protecting women from certain hard labor factory job. Black women leaned more towards federal court taking over lynching crimes. 1921 was the only year recognition for women. Congress enacted the Sheppard-Tower Act, "which extends federal assistance to states seeking to reduce high infant mortality rates." (JAMES L. ROARK) (JAMES L. ROARK page 632) 1920 faired good for women, Margaret Sanger applied

Entertainment for the mass the roaring 1920's created a culture for Americans that sparked a frenzy in people. Movies were the ultimate getaway, Hollywood provided the entertainer and entertainment. Theaters packed as many as 80 million a week equivalent to as many that lived in the country. Big Hollywood names such as Rudolph Valentino, Clara Bow and funny man Charlie Chaplin acquired the hearts of the public. Sports held its ground for another type of pleasure, baseball and boxing added up its fan base. Baseball legend Babe Ruth and slugger Jack Dempsey were sure to delight. However, college football captivated the upper classes. College sensation Harold "Red" Grange from college started playing for a new professional football league. May 20, 1927 Charles Lindbergh successfully flew across the Atlantic to gain the nickname "the Lone Eagle"- he encouraged others to perceive the individual dreams. (JAMES L. ROARK) (JAMES L. ROARK page 635) Finally, radio was used to reach the masses. Radio covered news, sports, and a variety of interesting subjects. Radio had become so popular that, “On just seven years, homes with radios jumped from 69,000 to a staggering 10.25 million." (JAMES L. ROARK) (JAMES L. ROARK page 635) The lost generation, in the Roaring Twenties no interested in the flip-side of the era. This was a period of moving forward some writers and artist opposed the new way of life, to the expatriate reality was