Prohibition in the 1920s
The 1920s could be described as the “coming of age” of modern America. Through technology, arts, sport and science American culture was shaped in a 10-year period. Faster music, looser morals, and skimpy dress all contributed to the end of our nation’s adolescence. However there was one factor that would later define the 1920s: prohibition. Seemingly, with a “coming of age” also came intelligence. As one faction of society pushed for looser morale, another …
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