Question

How Fundamentalist Americans resisted the trends of the 1920s and advocated returning to more traditional ways

Answer 1

Some social changes were more visible. Young women rejected traditional appearance and lifestyle. They cut their hair short and wore short dresses and makeup. They went to nightclubs, where they smoked cigarettes and drank illegal alcohol. These rebellious young women, known as flappers, met with disapproval from Americans with more traditional beliefs.

Even though flappers are a popular symbol of the 1920s, most American women were not flappers. However, it is that image that is often used to capture the essence of the decade. Flappers were publicized and popularized in magazines, movies, and books. But their lifestyle was something most women, particularly those who lived in rural areas, only read about.