The Roaring TwentiesThe Roaring Twenties

Life changed a lot after WWI. People wanted to have Life changed a lot after WWI. People wanted to have fun.fun.EntertainmentEntertainment

Radio was broadcasting music and shows. Radio was broadcasting music and shows.

Jazz was the new music. Louis Armstrong & Bessie Jazz was the new music. Louis Armstrong & Bessie SmithSmith

Movies were adding voices. Charlie Chaplin & Clara Movies were adding voices. Charlie Chaplin & Clara BowBow

Harlem Renaissance allowed African American artists, Harlem Renaissance allowed African American artists, writers and musicians to show what they could do.writers and musicians to show what they could do.

Sports were beginning. Red Grange – football and Sports were beginning. Red Grange – football and Babe Ruth – baseball Babe Ruth – baseball

ConsumerismConsumerismPeople now had money and free time. A new People now had money and free time. A new idea called “installment buying” was created.idea called “installment buying” was created.Cars – Henry Ford started building with the Cars – Henry Ford started building with the assembly line. Because of mass production assembly line. Because of mass production the costs were kept down. Many could afford the costs were kept down. Many could afford a car.a car.Appliances – Washers, dryers, radios, Appliances – Washers, dryers, radios,

and other conveniences were now and other conveniences were now available.available.

Heroes of the timeHeroes of the timeRudolph Valentino – Silent MoviesRudolph Valentino – Silent Movies

Charlie Chaplin – The Little TrampCharlie Chaplin – The Little Tramp

Red Grange – Football Red Grange – Football

Babe Ruth – Baseball Babe Ruth – Baseball

Louis Armstrong – Jazz Louis Armstrong – Jazz

Bessie Smith – Jazz Bessie Smith – Jazz

Amelia Earhart – FlightAmelia Earhart – Flight

Charles Lindbergh - FlightCharles Lindbergh - Flight