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Liberalism Vs. Conservatism: The Evolution of American Culture
Lewis, Martin. Smithsonian American Art Museum,
"Night in New York." Accessed April 10, 2014. http://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?max=500&id=http://americanart.si.edu/images/1935/1935.13.419_1a.jpg.
Introduction
In the 1920's, the strong push of Liberalism was met by an equally strong force of Conservatism. People of the older generations were scared of the incoming waves of change in America. Many of these Liberal changes came with Conservative legislation and also from spontaneous mixes of many different elements. The ban on alcohol caused the upbringing of underground nightclubs called speakeasies that served alcohol illegally. It was in these clubs where the new American culture developed. Key products from this cultural revolution were new attitudes towards women's rights.
Final Destination
Prohibition of Alcohol
Prohibition of alcohol was the conservative's pull against liberalism. Conservatives believed that alcohol corrupted society and led to the decline of moral standards. Groups such as the Christian Temoera
Speakeasies
Speakeasies were illegal underground bars that sold liquor during Prohibition. Almost everyone, from factory workers to government officials, went to speakeasies to drink and have a good time. Conservatives were highly against this Liberal push and often invaded and tied to scare people away.
Lynching
Lynchings have been around since the 1800s. Lynching mostly happened to African Americans and criminals. This was caused by racism and discrimination. Conservatives supported lynching and despised everything about African Americans. Liberalists were against lynching because they started to gain respect for and accept African Americans because they influenced mainstream music, art, and literature.
Without Sanctuary, Accessed April 10, 2014.
http://withoutsanctuary.org/main.html.