Today we transition from the tragedy of the great war to the "Roaring Twenties." After a brief period of uncertainty, Americans were swept away in a period of unprecedented prosperity and modernization. After the industrialization of the gilded age, progressive policies combined with the labor shortages of WWI produced an American society where large numbers of Americans now had disposable wealth and leisure time. This combined with new technologies led to the development of a culture of entertainment, fads and follies, new music and trends.
American Studies
WWI Exam. If absent, be sure to take the exam within three school days.
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