The Roaring Twenties

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Back to Question18th Amendment Return to Main MenuThe 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, transport, import, or export of alcoholic beverages.

Its ratification was certified on January 16, 1919, and the amendment took effect on January 17, 1920.

Congress and the several states had concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

The Roaring TwentiesCarissa JonesAmerican History10th grade

Next SlideThe BasicsThis era was also known as the Jazz Age, the Age of Intolerance, and the Age of Wonderful Nonsense.

It was the beginning of modern America.

An era of danger and fun after the end of World War 1.

Pop-culture came to life as the economy took off. New technologies and higher wages allowed Americans to live a more comfortable life.

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FlappersFlappers were women who lived in urban areas and were single, young, and middle-class.

Many worked during the day and partied at night.

Dresses becoming shorter was just one of the ways women started to declare their independence.

Return to Main MenuSpeakeasies These were establishments that illegally sold alcohol.

They were called speakeasies for the need to whisper, or "speak easy," to get into the establishments.

A secret knock, password or handshake could permit you entrance.

These places were full of partying, with drinking, dancing, and singing. a door that

Return to Main MenuInteresting Events 1923: Time Magazine was founded

1924: First Olympic Winter Games

1925: The Scopes (Monkey) Trial

1927: The first talking movie

1929: First Academy Awards

Return to Main MenuGangsters Gangsters used violence and cash to keep their power and control the sale of liquor and gambling.

Gangsters in the twenties were criminals who are portrayed in many movies today.

A well known gangster, Al Capone, easily made over 60 million dollars by illegally selling alcohol.

Gangs prospered in the economy by selling illegal substances.

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