The 1920s were a time of moral, social, technological, and economical change. At the stroke of midnight, January 16, 1920 alcohol was to be banned in act called Prohibition.  Across the country and most notably in Washington DC people flocked to their local places of worship to usher in the "new nation". Gone were the sinful days of alcohol. Unfortunately the plan backfired and there was more crime and "sinful" behavior then ever before. Like at the beginning of the century people once
again began to struggle with retaining a simple lifestyle of good moral values without the new technologies. Many were lured away from this "All-American" lifestyle because of the new technologies, issues of civil and women's rights, or desire to lead an alternative carefree lifestyle. This was especially true for the women of the time. Many felt liberated by their  new found right to vote in 1920. The younger generation of women became interested in dressing in provocative clothing for the time and going out dancing. This was especially true after the invention of the radio. Many other technologies came-of-age during this
period. Airplanes were all the rage when Lindbergh made a trans-Atlantic trip, automobiles became increasingly popular, and the first talking movies came in 1927. The period ended on a sour note when in October of 1929 the stock market crashed and started
the period known as the Great Depression. | 
