The Roaring 20s, And The Civil Rights Movement

Although there are various time periods in American history that have implemented a change in the nation, there are three significant periods that ultimately changed social, political, and economic aspects of America. These three periods are the era of World War II, the Roaring 20s, and the Civil Rights Era. Multiple events occurring in each of those time periods greatly influenced specific individuals, reciprocating society into what it is today. Thus, improving characteristics that America fundamentally represents. For instance, one of the characteristics of America is freedom; freedom of self expression and the freedom of peaceful assembly, however it was not being represented at all. It was not until the Civil Rights Era that

For example, the Harlem Renaissance introduced the beauty of African American culture and allowing all to embrace the creativity and music presented. It became a social movement that bestowed literary and artistic growth that gave recognition to African Americans. During this time poets, such as Langston Hughes and musicians such as Louie Armstrong reflected the social freedoms and expression that a post-war society could enjoy. Thus, this developed a change in how America presented recognition to particular races. On the other hand, women also showed a dynamic change in the 1920s. Not only did they attempt to assert themselves in political positions, but they also changed how they were perceived. In a sense, they alternated the idea of the modern woman. Instead of being a typical Gibson Girl they portrayed themselves as Flappers. They completely changed how they dressed and adopted a rebellious and flirty attitude. Considering, women had earned the right to vote in 1919 they decided to furthermore encourage equal roles of men and women, thus the Roaring 20s became a time for social change. Therefore, over time America began to accept empowerment of races and

It would have remained a country that believed some individuals were more superior than others, thus there would be no equality. Not only that, but America would have not been able to experience modernism as well. Thus, if it were up to me I would have loved to live during the Civil Rights Era. Living during that time would give me the chance to be apart of something great, I would have been able to fight along side significant Civil Rights Leaders to make history. However, living in that time period also comes with racism and segregation, but being able to implement a change to enforce new laws and promote black power would trump any fear of suffering injustices that African Americans