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Roaring Twenties or Tale of Two Classes?

By: Joey Belcher

The Upper Class

Life in the late 1920s

The Aristocracy of the

time lived lavishly, threw

grand parties, dined out in

expensive restaurants,

drove the latest cars, lived

in mansions, and owned

several businesses.

As the 1920s progressed the economy

became better and better, but in 1929

the Stock Market crashed. Though

it did not happen in a single day,

the effects were quick and

everlasting. Many of the lower lost

their jobs and homes because businesses were claiming bankruptcy; thus increasing the unemployment rate.

Transportation of Workers

Transportation of the Wealthy

Wealthy men in the 1920s drove

the latest cars or were driven by

a chauffeur. They worked in large

buildings making well above

minimum wage. During long

distance travel, they would take

a train and ride in first class.

As cars became a more prominent way to travel, the streets quickly became filled with traffic. Soon, the most efficient way to travel became walking. The more people walked, the longer it took to commute to work; thus requiring people to live closer to their place of work. This caused a mass migration from rural to urban settings.

Overview

Though living conditions is a very

definite topic within itself, it encompasses a wide array of other topics and subjects. During the decade known as the "Roaring Twenties", the economy thrived due to a surplus of capitol from an increase of exports v.s. imports, a decrease in national spending, and a large amount of war bonds bought by the people to pay for the First World War. Throughout the 20s, the Aristocracy lived lavishly while the "common man" lived in poverty and worked for minimum wage.

The Lower Class

Life in the late 1920s

Though distinguished in a

lower social class, employed

workers lived in houses that

provided one room per

person. They enjoyed

electricity, inside running

water, central heating, and indoor plumbing.

They lived on minimum wage while working

industrial manufacturing jobs such as car

manufacturing, textile production, etc.

Throughout the decade known

as the "Roaring Twenties", the

wealthy spent money

uncontrollably and flaunted

their wealth, but in 1929 the

Stock Market crashed. Contrary

to popular belief, not many rich men lost their fortune. Most just stopped spending and flaunting as much.

The Upper Class Characters in "The Great Gatsby"

The Lower Class Characters in "The Great Gatsby"

  • Jay Gatsby
  • Tom and Daisy Buchanan
  • Jordan Baker
  • Dan Cody
  • Nick Carraway
  • Meyer Wolfsheim
  • George and Myrtle Wilson
  • Chester and Lucille McKee
  • Henry C. Gatz
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