Roaring Twenties

Definition

The Roaring Twenties, also known as the Jazz Age, refers to the decade of the 1920s in America that was characterized by significant cultural, social, and economic changes. It was a time of increased consumerism, prosperity, and new forms of entertainment.

Related terms

Prohibition: This term refers to the nationwide ban on alcohol sales from 1920 to 1933 in the United States.

Flappers: These were young women who challenged traditional gender roles during the 1920s by embracing more liberal attitudes towards fashion, behavior, and sexuality.

Harlem Renaissance: It was a cultural movement that took place during the 1920s in Harlem, New York City. African American artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals contributed to this flourishing of Black culture.