HISTORY
The Roaring Twenties – The United States in the 1920’s
TERM 3: FOCUS ON HN363
Wednesday
Michael Doran
In the 1920’s, the United States was the most powerful and dynamic economy in the world. For many people, this was a time of prosperity, progress and improving lifestyles. It was the decade that became associated with Jazz, ‘Flappers’, Prohibition and Hollywood. It was also a decade of increasing political conservatism and international isolationism. Underlying all these changes in society was a seemingly expanding economy supported by high business confidence and rising consumer confidence. What could possibly go wrong?
This course will examine the main aspects and developments in the United States during these years. It will also consider the underlying problems that existed and consider those who could not share the ‘American Dream’.
| BLACKROCK | ||
| 6 Wednesdays | April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 | 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
| FEE: €115 | Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or phone (01)7167123 to enrol by credit or laser card |
Tutor Bio:
Michael Doran graduated from UCD in 1987 with a B.A. in History and Economics. He has been involved with UCD Adult Education since 1993 offering a range of courses. He is also the author of a Leaving Certificate text-book ‘Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870 – 1914’.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered:
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The impact of World War on the USA
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US politics in the 1920’s.
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The Presidency – Harding, Coolidge and Hoover
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Race Relations – the rise of the Ku Klux Klan
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Limits on immigration
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The impact of Prohibition
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The importance of Hollywood
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The changing role of women
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Literature and music
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The US economy in the 1920’s
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The end of the ‘Roaring Twenties’.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for any person who has a general interest in history and wants to understand the main developments in this dynamic decade of US history.
Reading List
Books will be recommended throughout the course. General histories of the United States provide a good outline of the main developments in this decade.
