Pranjal Upadhyaya U.S History Essay 7/26/15 Civil Liberties in Jeopardy The 1920s was a decade of true reform in almost every aspect of society. Things were becoming modernized and despite many objections to progression, this roaring decade served as a bridge from old to new in more ways than one. During the 1920’s, the U.S economy was booming, which lead to more mass production, and better living conditions for the American people. The country’s prosperity was solely based on a boundless supply
Scott Fitzgerald. Before the 1920s the true meaning of the American Dream was the promise that all men are created equal and that they are born with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which is stated in the Declaration of Independence. However, the American Dream became a problem by the 1920’s because it failed to keep its promise; people began to value money over justice, love, and everything that truly mattered. Because the 1920s is frequently overlooked at and