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A 5 page paper which argues that the 1920s was a time when morals and ideals changed, becoming far more liberal than they had been. The paper also discusses F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" in further illustrating these liberal changing times. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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Conservative? By Julie A. Rodgers - November 2001 -- properly! Introduction The 1920s were a time of
incredible change. The first world war had ended and the ideals and dreams of people were changing. People were no longer content to rely on older generations notions of what
was right, what was truth, or what was to be expected from life. People began questioning their country more, began indulging in vices more readily, and essentially became much more
liberal. There was a sense of individualism that had not been experienced in the country prior to this time period. Maybe it was due to our clear position as a
formidable nation that led the country to become more open minded, feeling more secure and thus more adventuresome. Whatever the cause, however, the 1920s was a time when liberalism began
to take hold and shape the country. In the following paper we examine such conditions as they involve the social, economic, and technological realities of a liberal country. The paper
also offers up an examination of F. Scott Fitzgeralds novel "The Great Gatsby" as it serves to offer the reader a very personal look at the 1920s and the liberal
changes taking place. A Decade of Change "The changes wrought in the United States in the 1920s were far-reaching and enduring. By the time it ended, the work
week had dropped from 60 to 48 hours," and for the first time in history, "the masses considered play as important as work--the weekend family outing and vacation had become
things workers expected as a matter of course" (Rayburn 1920s-remark-page.html). The dress hem lines moved up, to a point that was only previously worn by prostitutes. Social barriers were dropping
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