By: Cassandra Silva & Jessica Sturtevant
1920's & 1950's
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Similarities of the 1920's and 1950's
How were the 1920's and 1950's Similar times?
Both of the decades were after each World War. The 1920's was after World War I and the 1950's was after World War II.
Both the 1920's and 1950's were decades of economic prosperity for the wealthy and upper middle class.
Consumer goods increased during both decades
Both decades birthed new music. The 1920's jazz was popular and in the 1950's rock was.
Women began to join the workforce in both era's
Each decade had a Red Scare. The 1920's Red Scare was Palmer Raids and the 1950's Red Scare was McCarthyism.