The Roaring 20's

The 1920's, also known as the Roaring 20's built the America as we know it today through Jazz, art and alcohol.

Jazz was an unheard on sensation that rippled through the 20's. Its beats and sound were completely different from other music that was around, and even the musicians making the music were different, mostly from minorities. Jazz was a release from the way the government had banned alcohol, and this was basically the push-back from the American public. People who listened to Jazz would be people like Jay Gatsby (from "The Great Gatsby") who typically had a lot of money and partied with tons of alcohol.

Surrealism and art also made its appearance in the roaring 20's. It expressed rebellion and though. Through metaphors, surrealist artists showed many meanings behind things such as the cover of "The Great Gatsby".

Alcohol was illegal in the 1920's. Banned by the government, people began to fight and act out against this law. People began to illegally import alcohol and throw huge parties in protest. The mob was involved, and many of the West Eggs were involved in this illegal importing of alcohol.

The Roaring 20's was the first rebellious period in history where the public did what they wanted, including illegal importing of alcohol. Before, life was very classic. With classical music and classy actions. As the twenties pushed through, Jazz, Surrealism and Alcohol led America into a completely different life.