and pre to post World War I was the main theme and concern of the second decade.( Grolier ) It concerned the American people in many ways at that time. This was because the country was forced to make civil and financial sacrifices. Also the war left us uncertain as to its outcome and changed our overseas affairs. WWI effected us in other ways too. Our economy greatly increased because of war production and it boosted our army incredibly.( History Online ) Plus women won the suffrage movement because American troops overseas and people at home realized the value they put into the war and their contributions to it.( Grolier ) So congress finally succumbed to the political forces of states that had passed suffrage and to the unrelenting work of NAWSA. In some ways we still feel the war's effects today. Such as WWII because of the German's bitterness, the United Nations created from the League of Nations, the ending of "uncivilized warfare as agreed during the Geneva Convention, and the sad killing of millions of men and women from war, blockades, and extensive economic problems.( Collins, Alan ) These issues concern all helped to create the main theme and identity of the next decade. The main theme of this decade was the idea of the roaring 20's leading into the depression. The country was full of good times and rebellion with things like the stock market, Jazz, bootlegging, flappers, high spirits, and a supposed strong economy.( History Online ). All this effected people in many ways then too. Role models were a big part of commercials and the new attitude for Americans. People like Babe Ruth an Jack Dempsey gave the people someone to believe and look up to.( Grolier ) The Jazz Age created new music for people to dance to. New untraditional styles of dancing were created with people like flappers who rebelled by creating new styles like short hair, shorter skirts, and make up.( Collins, Alan ) More economic freedoms and ideas started many...
