The 1920s saw a radical shift in culture, from music and movies to new lifestyles. It was a decade of freedom, fun, and innovation—until the crash.
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The jazz era brought legendary musicians like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, setting the tone for a new musical revolution.
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Radio changed the world in the 1920s, bringing news, music, and entertainment directly into homes for the first time.
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Silent films dominated the 1920s, with stars like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton defining early Hollywood.
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Rapid urban growth in the West transformed lifestyles, with skyscrapers, automobiles, and bustling cities redefining daily life.
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The 1920s saw a rebellious art movement in Paris, with surrealism and modernism shaping new creative expressions.
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A frenzy of stock market speculation made people millionaires overnight—but also set the stage for disaster.
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While the West boomed, countries like India and China were experiencing colonial struggles and internal conflicts.
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Japan embraced industrialization and cultural change in the 1920s, blending tradition with Western influences.
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The stock market collapsed, wiping out fortunes and plunging the world into the Great Depression.
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The 1920s taught us about economic cycles, speculation, and the cultural shifts that shaped the modern world.
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The crash led to years of economic struggle, job losses, and global hardship, reshaping the world forever.
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