Social Aspects
of the 1920s
Henry Ford innovated mass-production techniques that became standard, with Ford, General Motors and Chrysler emerging as the “Big Three” auto companies by the 1920s. Manufacturers funneled their resources to the military during the WWII. With its vast land area and a hinterland of scattered and isolated settlements, the US had a greater need for automotive transportation than the nations of Europe. Modern and traditional values had not6hing to argue with on this social aspects because both groups believed that automobiles were a good additional to the US society. cars are used more today and are more expensive and upgraded.
Flappers were young women with short hair, wearing rolled up stockings under their dresses that came up to their knees, and wore unzipped rain boots. They were named for the sounds their rain boots made. There was not just the new fashion but also a new attitude that came with it. Women were more confident and more open to talk about personal acquaintances than before. More women were independent with their ability to work for themselves. They didn’t need someone to provide for them anymore. There was not equal pay and some women could not find a place in the new social standards. Women could vote like men which based on class, regional, and ethnic loyalties. Women have more freedoms today.
Jazz music was started by african americans in new orleans. Musicians would gather up and improvise some music. Musicians would travel the country and play music to influence other states. Jazz was influenced by ragtime which used to be popular music. african american musicians were asked to play their music in dance halls and clubs not just for them, but also for white people. The music now is different and some people think its more crazy and loud. Now there aren't really the same instuments.