jan 1, 1920 - Jazz Age
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Also known as the Roaring 20s
Cultural period throughout the 20s that emphasized leisure time
Created a new national identity as the arts were more emphasized in society
Americans went the theaters weekly
Entertainment stars and athletes were valued as much as presidents and world leaders
New forms of music such as blues and jazz
Writing and literature grew popular
Lost Generation created works to portray American themes without the glitter of consumerism
Escape from reality
Consumer credit grew popular with the invention of the car and radio, which caused eventual debt in the economy
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