Shebrae Dixon 3/11/13 U.S History Mr. Baker The 1920s were a time of massive change in the United States The 1920’s also known as the “Roaming Life of the 1920s”. The 1920s brought good changes to Americans in the United States. New forms of entertainment were introduced. Attitudes and fashion for women evolved. The Harlem renaissance was formed.
When Louis Armstrong began playing Jazz music in white clubs this was seen as a major step in earning acceptance into white society. Closely related to the increase in popularity of Jazz music was also an increase in the proliferation of dance studios. The advent of prohibition in 1920 also separated dancing and drinking to a certain extent, and made dancing more socially respectable. One author argues that Harlem played a key role in the development of dance styles. People from all walks of life, all races and classes came together.
FRQ#3 After World War I, the United States entered an era known as the Roaring Twenties. Historians have been arguing on how economic conditions and developments in arts and entertainment helped create the reputation of the 1920’s as the Roaring Twenties. The economic conditions during the 1920’s were booming due to the increased production of goods, jobs, and investments in stocks. The developments in arts and entertainment such as the birth of jazz and the peak of Art Deco, were also foundational for creating the reputation known as the Roaring Twenties. The economic conditions during the 1920’s helped create the reputation known as the Roaring Twenties.
The music that played in African American clubs was faster and wilder than the jazz played by the white dance halls, but even the jazz in the African American clubs was tame in comparison to the jazz of New Orleans. King Oliver is the best example of the shift in style that occurred when musicians moved from New Orleans to Chicago. King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band was highly successful in New Orleans. The early New York Jazz music was influenced by ragtime music, which had been popular there in the early 1900s. Scott Joplin had played in New York, and other great musicians followed in his footsteps.
The decade of the 20s witnessed significant changes throughout the country and in all aspects of life. Bellingeri 4 The changes in music only further defined the others, with innovations as well as entirely new genres of music being further explored. The 1920s were truly alive with sound, whether it be in the theatre or in the home or in the dance hall, the music was unmistakable; jazz and blues were the driving force of a nation. Bellingeri 5 Works Cited “1920s Music.” www.1920-30.com/music. N.p.
Lindy hop is an African-American dance that originated in the Savoy Ballroom Harlem, New York in 1926. It is a mix of different dances including the Charleston, Jazz and Tap. The dance came around the time that Jazz music evolved and is a member of the swing dance family. It is a partner dance that consists of both 8 and 6 count steps and is quite fast. The dance style involved many kicks flicks and turns.
President, Warren Harding, promised a return to “normalcy”. They turned their energies in what they did best, making money. Its economy boomed. Economic boom 1920’s Reasons for the boom: Industrial strength The USA was a country with rich natural resources and a growing population. The home market was large and was growing.
He was the first artist to incorporate “inappropriate” dance moves into his routine, and would put on huge stage shows. The crowd would break out dancing. His lyricism attracted a lot of positive attention from teens, yet very negative attention from parents. It was because of this, and the popularity and fame of his music and him as a celebrity grew immensely, bringing Rock’N Roll with it. Though initially considered provocative, during his career he later appeared many times on television and his music became palatable to many older Americans.
The Roaring Twenties lasted from 1919 to 1929. This new era was characterized as a period of American prosperity and optimism. It was all about moving forward and replacing what was lost after World War I. The United Sates entered this era with the election of 1920. Warren G. Harding won this election.
Going back to the 1920s In the 1920s, there were lots of crime, violence, and bootlegging. There was also a new type of music called Jazz. Jazz music came from African Americans in the southern United States which included Ragtime and Blues. Younger people of this time thought that the jazz age was the bee’s knees and loved to dance to this new music. Hoppers would dance in Harlem which had some 500 dance joints.