The Roaring Twenties was a time of prosperity in the United States and characterized by significant social and cultural trends. The Twenties were a post-war period like most post-war periods an individualistic movement. The country was no longer concerned with international issues but turned inward toward the country's problems. These new cultural changes included the latest trend in Jazz, which was not just music, but an entire lifestyle. There was also substantial growth in business and corporations during the tumultuous decade. Conservatism was the political platform that reigned during the period.
             Jazz was cultivated and homegrown in America. It was a soulful new type of music and birthed a whole new way of living that reflected the new ideas of the times. Such stars as Louie Armstrong with his deep, raspy singing voice and Duke Ellington with his highly technical arrangements were at the forefront of Jazz music. The Jazz Age was a great time for African Americans, and as it grew, a new respect for themselves grew as they now began to accept their racial identity, and they began to speak toward equality. The Flapper was also a significant icon of the Jazz Age. The Flapper was a woman of the roaring twenties who was very independent, rebellious, wore short skirts, and smoked cigarettes. They embodied the attitude of the twenties, which was freedom and independence from social norms, especially those of women.
             At the beginning of the twenties, the economy slightly dipped but then went through spectacular growth, attributed to many things. The development of the automobile industry occurred and helped boost the economy. Henry Ford and his Model T and the assembly line, which made it more possible for regular citizens to obtain the new mode of transportation due to the low cost, led to significant growth. This, in turn, led to the development of many other industries such as glass, rubber, and oil. American corporations also bec...