Tension In The Roaring Twenties

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Term Paper Title	Tension In The Roaring Twenties
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Tension in the Roaring Twenties

New ideas and beliefs have always led to tension between old and new.  A struggle between traditional values and those of an evolving culture arise due to the advancements of technology, and the general perception of an easier, faster way of doing things.  This was especially true in the decade of the 1920’s.  New social and political movements took place, as a younger generation began to voice its opinion.  However, older generations began to see these ideas as threatening, even disgraceful at times.  With the evolving role of women, new religious and cultural ideas, rapidly developing technology, and artists and writers swaying from traditional styles and beliefs, tension became greater than ever.
After World War I, a sense of cherishing life and living for the moment was popular among the younger generation.  Wild parties, heavy drinking and smoking became popular fads during a time of Prohibition.  A lack of respect and no concern for monogamous relationships directly contrasted traditional beliefs.  Younger crowds began to “live for the moment”, disregarding the consequences.  Divorce rates increased dramatically, while marriages decreased (Document H).  New ideas on social relationships created a sense of tension between these ideas and those of the older generations, of loyalty and respect for others.
Religion became a controversial topic, as younger crowds began to flee from the ideas of the Bible as being the direct words of God (Document C). Women also began to play a higher role in the church, starting organizations, such as the W.C.T.U., and preaching (Documents G and I).  Even though ...

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