nineteen twenties

Presents black-and-white and color photographs which celebrate the fashion and lifestyle of people in the jazz youth movement of the 1920s.

"Examines the truth behind the myths and misconceptions that defined the Roaring Twenties, as portrayed through the popular literary works of the time"--Provided by publisher.

Reenactments, readings, and interviews explore major events of the 1920s including the automobile culture, the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age, and prohibition.

Examines the causes and devastating effects of World War I, looks at the reasons why the U.S. became involved in the conflict, discusses life during the Roaring Twenties and the development of jazz music, and explains the intended purpose of Prohibition and its role in the rise of organized crime.

Explores the enormous social and cultural changes that took place in the United States during the 1920s.

Offers a graphic novel exploration of significant people and events during the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression.

Explores the convergence of cultural, historical, and economic factors that made the 1920s one of history's most pivotal eras, inviting readers to contemplate the influences ranging from jazz music and Prohibition to racial intolerance and the stock market crash.

Explores the convergence of cultural, historical, and economic factors that made the 1920s one of history's most pivotal eras, inviting readers to contemplate the influences ranging from jazz music and Prohibition to racial intolerance and the stock market crash.

"Offers in-depth critical analysis of 40 primary source documents important to this uproarious decade in American history. Articles begin by introducing readers to the historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document was written"--Provided by publisher.