The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties was a lively time in the United States during the 1920s. After World War I, people wanted to have fun again. Jazz music became very popular, and people loved to dance. New inventions like cars and radios changed everyday life. It was called 'roaring' because there was so much excitement.

New Ways of Living

Cars became common, and people could travel more easily. Radios brought music and news into homes. Movies were a new form of fun, and people went to theaters to see them. Electric lights and washing machines made life easier. Cities grew and filled with bright signs and tall buildings.

Music and Fashion

Jazz music was the sound of the 1920s. Dance clubs were full of people doing dances like the Charleston. Young women called 'flappers' wore shorter dresses and short hair. They showed a new, modern style. People called it a time of freedom and change.

Fun Facts

• The 1920s were also called the Jazz Age.
• The first 'talking' movie came out in 1927.
• Babe Ruth became a baseball star during the Roaring Twenties.

Did You Know?

The Roaring Twenties ended suddenly in 1929 when the stock market crashed and started the Great Depression.