AP US History question:
The 1920s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new, and in what ways was the tension manifested?
The 1920s were a unique time in the United States in the sense that it was a time of great economic prosperity and also great social woe. What led to this tension was a mix of rising immigration levels and and irresponsible attitude towards money and spending.
