The Deafening Twenties

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In the years following the end of World War I America found itself in an era, where the people simply wished to detach themselves from the troubles of Europeans and the rest of the world. During the years of the Twenties, the economy was prosperous, there was widespread social reform, new aspects of culture were established, and people found better ways to improve their lifestyle and enjoy life. The 1920's exemplified the changing attitudes of American's toward foreign relations, society, and leisure activities. Following the end of World War I, many Americans demanded that the United States stay out of European affairs in the future. The United States Senate even refused to accept the Treaty of Versailles which officially ended World War I and provided for the establishment of the League of Nations. The Senate chose to refuse the Treaty in the fear that it could result in the involvement of the United States in future European wars. Americans simply did not wish to deal with, nor tolerate the problems of Europe and abroad. These ideals, attitudes, economically and socially prosperous times spawned the age of the roaring twenties.

The government’s attribution to this age was very visible for it had taken on many ideas to help the entire nation. A laize fair government was occurring at the time which basically withdrew most government involvement in the economy. At this time there were many similar ideas to help out the nation brought on by such people as Andrew Melon, Harding, and Coolidge. These politicians brought on lower taxes and also thought that if the rich had more money there would be more jobs. Therefore the times were currently good and enjoyable for the entire nation.

Also democratic ideals enforced by business’ helped out the nation to prosper during this time. Ford, who had recently created the assembly line to increase production and decrease cost of cars, thought that everyone should have a car which was a v...