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The Roaring 20s

The Roaring 20s

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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During the 1920s, the US went through dramatic social and political change. The economy boomed with the total wealth doubling throughout the decade. Because of this new wealth, affluent Americans experienced increased consumerism for the first time. It was also the first time in American history that more people lived in cities rather than farms.