Jazz fit the atmosphere perfectly, with it's upbeat and exciting sounds. Throughout the 's decade, Americans were a part of the fevered frenzy that accompanied the dream of total freedom; a dream that encompassed the ideas of rebellion and equality.
It has been called the decade of enjoyment, employment, and for some, disappointment The streets were crammed with a mixed crowd — agonized little speculators, At times of economic or social change, fashion often changed.
New clothes emphasized the sexuality of a woman.
Prohibition was an enormous part of this era. We are talking mostly about technology. Before the Roaring Twenties was the Industrial era involving the railroads evolving, which in turn allowed for the growth and expansion of industries.
One should know that during any war a country rearranges factories to produce military goods.