Graphs and statistics was very helpful in the distribution of wealth in 1920s.
unequal distribution of wealth.
laissez faire- french word meaning the govt. will stay out of the economy
An increase in asdvertsing along with a differeent inflection towards advertisments.
There was an uneven distribution. The rich were getting richer, while the poor were getting more poor.
Graphs and statistics was very helpful in the distribution of wealth in 1920s.
wealth
Generally favorable, as reflected by Harding's campaign promise of a "return to normalcy" (meaning the pro-business conservatism of the Gilded Age).
unequal distribution of wealth.
Empowered and defiant.
The Aristocrats (upper & upper-upper class)
Sound.
In the 1920s Africans began to work towards social, economic, and politic independence as well as freedom from segregation and discrimination.
laissez faire- french word meaning the govt. will stay out of the economy
In the 1920s, the attitude of the wealthy towards the poor was often characterized by a lack of empathy and understanding. Many wealthy individuals believed in the idea of social Darwinism, which suggested that the poor were responsible for their own situations and that helping them would impede personal progress. This attitude contributed to a lack of support for social welfare programs and exacerbated the challenges faced by the poor during that time.
During the 1920s, one significant change in U.S. society was the shift towards modernity, characterized by the rise of consumer culture, increased urbanization, and the emergence of jazz music. However, one aspect that did not change was the pervasive racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the Southern states, which remained entrenched despite the cultural shifts. Additionally, women's suffrage was achieved in 1920, but societal attitudes towards gender roles were slow to change, with many women still expected to adhere to traditional domestic roles.
In the 1920s, there was a shift towards more liberal and modernist interpretations of religion, which challenged traditional beliefs. This era also saw a rise in secularism and skepticism towards organized religion, particularly among the younger generation. Additionally, the Scopes Monkey Trial highlighted the tension between science and religion, leading to debates about the role of religion in society.