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'Change is an undeniable p artistic production of life. With reinvigo valuated ideas, opinions, and morals came a unfermented way of life. No time period in American history felt a to a greater extent drastic change than the mid-twenties. The hollering mid-twenties embraced a late close that focused on enjoyment, art and innovations. The style of clothing, especially for women, went completely a wearst that of the previous generation. some people were offended by and opposed to the new style of the ‘20s which was epitomized by the flapper. 4 Women’s clothing, which was unused fitting, complimented their efforts to make their chests appear flatter. Cloche style hats were very universal and were tight around the head before flipping extinct at the base of the neck. 6 Year by year, the length of skirts and dresses grew noticeable shorter until it reached halfway up the knee. 7 Short, flowing skirts do dancing to the new forms of symphony easier. Music and dan cing became an important aspect in the lives of Americans. The Harlem Renaissance embraced the new American music, Jazz. Harlem came with a culture all its aver. 8 Dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Charleston, and lindy Hop were performed to jazz, blues, and ragtime music. These quick, energetic dances were encountern as scandalous to older generations because of the physical contact they involved. From school to church, dance was involved in both part of life. 10 Entertainment fostered a sense of happiness in Americans after World War I. Movies and sports were two of the well-nigh ordinary pastimes during the 1920s. Silent films could be understood by all and brought happiness and laughter to their viewers. In 1923 the scratch line â€Å"talkie” was created which eventually replaced the silent film. 14 Sportswere enjoyed not only by those who played them but too by those who watched.\r\nAmong the popular sports of football, boxing, tennis, and golf, baseball remained the fan favorite. In 1927 Babe Ruth hit his record 60 home runs. Thanks to him and others like him, such as Lou Gehrig, baseball became America’s sport. 15 Interestin activities created a sense of unity in Americans. Many fads became the fixation of many Americans. Crossword puzzles became very popular. People would tempt on them whenever they had a free moment, and soon, contests were being held to see who could complete the puzzles the fastest. Mah-Jongg, and ancient Chinese game, became a subject obsession.\r\nIt replaced the game of bridge, and clubs, even, were opened for players. Many Americans participated in stunts. flagstaff sitters literally sat on flag poles to gain money or attention. Barnstormers performed stunts in airplanes while wing-walkers performed their own tricks on the plane’s wings. 16 Thesecrazes sweep across the nation during the 1920s. Many innovations came about during the microphone boom twenties. Henry Ford’s affordabl e cable car redefined Americans’ way of life. 17 Peoplecould travel farther and hurrying with a car than with a horse.\r\nVacationing became popular which caused motels and service stations to be established along popular routes. 18 In1927 Ford introduced the Model A which quickly became the most popular car in America. The new innovations of the 1920s were accompanied by new ways of thinking. New medical and scientific discoveries were make during this time. In 1920, Frederick Banting created insulin to treat diabetes. It was the first accept patients with diabetes had of living a normal life, and it even sustain some of those near deathmake miraculous recoveries.\r\nIn 1928, black lovage Fleming discovered the possibilities of penicillin in fighting bacteria. It wouldn’t be until several years later, however, that it would be used to restrain lives. 19 Theconflict between evolution and creation caused more tension. In 1925, John Scopes taught the theory of evo lution to his partitioning and was arrested. Eventually, evolution was taught in most science classes. 20 These new ways of thinking changed life in American. The smack twenties is characterized as a supreme and optimistic time,however, it did have its negatives.\r\nWith the manufacture of alcohol made illegal by Prohibition, many people move to speakeasies and bootlegging to get their alcohol. 21 Prohibition was alleged(a) to lower the crime rate, but more corruption and organized crime emerged. 22 The murder rate in 118 cities was higher that one in every 100,000 in 1927. 23 Despite this problem, the positives of the Roaring Twenties outweigh the negatives. The Roaring Twenties was characterized by a lifestyle of enjoyment, art, and innovations. The 1920s focused on optimism.\r\n aft(prenominal) World War I, Americans sought happiness in music, dancing, movies, and sports. New inventions made life easier, and all appeared well. that every up has its down, and the Roaring Tw enties was no exception. Notes Feinstein, Stephen. The 1920s. 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