The Lost Generation (jan 1, 1920 – jan 1, 1936)
Description:
Cause:1. rejected traditions of older generations
2. inherited values no longer relevant in the postwar world under Harding's "normalcy" plan
Effect:
1. showed the effects war has on people
2. War was terrible that made men lose their masculinity
2. gave people sense of disillusionment,
3. tried to make people want to return to simpler and idealistic past
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1920
jan 1, 1936
~ 16 years