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In two or more complete paragraphs, answer the following question. Your answer should be single-spaced, in 10 pt. Times-Roman font. Be sure to answer the question thoroughly. (10 pts)
The 1920’s is often referred to as a decade of contradictions. Explain this statement.
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Why 1920’s is often referred to as a decade of contradictions
A mix of progressiveness and retrogression portrays the 1920s as a decade of contradiction. During this
period, America was at crossroads, with a section of it looking forward to a more divergent and modern society and
the other section viewing openness as a threat to the conventional way of life. Progressiveness added to this
contradiction by depicting a society so yearning to advance yet failed to critically consider the fundamentals of
sustainable growth.
Progressiveness was evident in the urban lifestyle. Prosperity was the fundamental principle in this case
and was supported by mas...