History Brief: Daily Life in the 1920s

The following video provides a brief glimpse into the lives of Americans in the 1920s. The video focuses primarily on how the role of women and children were drastically changing during this time period. (If using in conjunction with Reading Through History products, this lesson is also titled "The Changing American Family").
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[@rhodealgra9770]

is it not weird to realize how much changed in just 100 years? crazy!

[@nonexistenceisbliss9528]

Yeah, we went from good quality music to Megan Thee Stallion... 😒

[@ibrianuniverse839]

I know right

[@rainbowkitten8990]

@@nonexistenceisbliss9528 😭😭😂

[@sasha0769]

@@nonexistenceisbliss9528 edgy

[@dree35]

@@sasha0769 lets be real, the music back then wasnt pretty mid, but megan although she had hits , she has a ghostwriter & she will not be remembered in 5-10 yrs. She had a nice lil run

[@jillmarieyoung5285]

My grandma (1923-2019) used to work in the factory, making slips. For kids today, women used to wear them under the dress! My grandpa (1920-2005) went to join the Navy. Rip my Grandparents! 😱🥺❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oshiriz6486]

😱

[@rajveerkanojiya2985]

rip but why you guys are so shocked

[@user-xw6jt6by7d]

It's R.I.P get it right

[@stevenstone5083]

my father was born in 1920, 100 years ago today.

[@NostalgiCrazy]

I'm late but happy 100th lucky bday to your father! 🥳

[@carlgharis7948]

Is he still alive?

[@leonandrean958]

@@carlgharis7948damn he didnt answer your question🙁

[@Orange-ln4hx]

@@leonandrean958 Maybe he didn't get the notification

[@ibrianuniverse839]

My great granny was born in 1910

[@rosiegirl2485]

I saw a small detail that fascinated me...did anyone notice the beautiful cursive writing on the chalkboard? They don't even teach this in school anymore. I feel like it's becoming a lost art...and very quickly!

[@dragonarchive7443]

Yeah. I hated writing cursive in school because literally nobody used it. Now I kinda wish that I learned a little more.

[@martinmindov]

too much effort

[@ibrianuniverse839]

My teacher teaches me cursive

[@ellielopez1615]

I learned cursive in third grade, I was born in ‘96. That’s all I write. My hands hurts when I write in print.

[@mikearicks77]

@@martinmindov wow, i can't believe you wrote that.

[@umedavk2011]

I never realised how important the 20's were. It was a world-changing decade ( at least in the Western world). Thanks for a MOST interesting video!!

[@rasta1017]

20s was a terrible decade indeed

[@ccburro1]

Industrialization and WW1.

[@stevemccarty6384]

The 20s were also very prosperous.

[@ShelbyFarrow]

One thing though is before urbanization many of those people who lived in rural areas and were farmers had horses and horse drawn carriages to enable them to get into the closest town or city without having to walk.

[@karenbartlett1307]

They had wagons, if they were poor farmers, not carriages. They had food, but no money to speak of. They lived from what they could produce, grow, raise, can at harvest, or hunt. This was fortunate during the Great Depression, which my parents and grandparents lived through.

[@joeshmoe9978]

That vacuum at 2:10 was as expensive as a top of the line Dyson vacuum is today!

[@Kyoki_Uchiha]

My grandmother was born in 1929 and thankfully is still here. Great video!

[@Rockstarstatus420]

Rip to everyone in all these photos.

[@Cowman9791]

Maybe other than some of those children who are now supercenetarians

[@dimbulb1178]

In three months, the 2020s will begin.

[@umedavk2011]

Dim Bulb : Until I saw your comment, I neaver realised how close we were to being one hundred years form that remarkable decade.

[@ssg9offical]

We here boi

[@KSBN-CCB]

it sucks

[@suntan4538]

angry rylen I was just about to say this😩😩 during house arrest day 30+

[@leavenedits5399]

and it lowkey feels like another great depression, haha..

[@andreasaylor6831]

I ABSOLUTELY Love this site❤ Daily history is so knowledgeable and taught me alot!! My adult children ( in their 30's) are addicted and love it too !!! Keep up the GREAT WORK teaching us such fun information 👍👩‍🏫

[@Theredeyedjedi]

I remember this decade like it was last week

[@albertjacobson1421]

You must have a very strong WiFi connection 6 feet under

[@chikafujiwara8977]

lol

[@magicslave3066]

Your joking right!

[@roarroar4316]

@Albert Jacobson lmao

[@twinkiedinkskating851]

@@magicslave3066 Yeah I think so.

[@Thecorgially]

My mother (1923-1968) worked as a seamstress. Later she got her high school equipment, went to business school and became an office worker. Sadly she died at 45 killed by a purse snatcher.

[@koreyspatchesstuff405]

I remember back in 28 I was working at the Tannery on 6th Street for a nickel an hour. We used to walk in the dark 3 hours to get to work for our 4 am shift.

[@CarolynGranger]

So you’re 90 something years old?

[@koreyspatchesstuff405]

Yes

[@CarolynGranger]

@@koreyspatchesstuff405 yea right

[@koreyspatchesstuff405]

?

[@CarolynGranger]

@@koreyspatchesstuff405 there’s no way you’re 90 something based off your account

[@christopherhunter8947]

What's crazy is, our relatives could be in of these pictures

[@goblin1073]

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[@rasta1017]

dude you could say that about every photo or painting that ever existed... doesn't make it any more true

[@martinmindov]

@@goblin1073 what was the point?

[@goblin1073]

@@martinmindov idk

[@cozyshorts1733]

That’s actually mind blowing to think about God bless man

[@mollyames8156]

Although buying clothes, bread, and canned goods were becoming about. It was still pretty looked down upon to be so dependent on manufacturers. A lot of women still did traditional work for their families.

[@pavoto9107]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I was making a presentation of this and I didn't find any information, this video is the best thing that could happen to me!

[@JohnKitner]

People move to the cities because the factories were in the cities. And the factories energized by the The Rivers before electricity. If you look at most of the cities they usually always near Some kind of a river. Gravity was our best energy at that time.

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉 Grandmother lived 1890 to 1989 and had 11 children with 9 surviving to old age.

[@thunderbolt8541]

Let me just say, I love your content, thank you for teaching us 👍

[@nateholden7598]

I wanna live the way they did back in the 1920s for a week or two

[@WazVlogz]

This is the year my moms house was built, its just so fascinating to think how culture was so different. I hope to find old photos of the house that would be awesome!

[@snackwrap2011]

My great grandmother was born 1922 nd died 2009 I’m always fascinated in her childhood Era

[@anyaharris5617]

Fascinating programme. If you think about it, the great changes happened in just one decade between 1914 and 1926, 1914 being the year when the WW1 started. That shows how much change a war brings. As much as it might have been terrible for men to go to war, it brought great changes for women for the best. Unfortunately, as any war goes, there is always somebody who gains from it. Well, maybe not so unfortunate after all - if you can see in perspective.

[@blancaguerra882]

Margaret Sanger and birth control, which included ...

[@grantman4430]

that's all you have to say about margaret sanger?

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

A true unassuming monster.

[@diannemose244]

America has changed so fast for such a young country

[@user-pc8ee8sx7v]

This was a biased report in many areas. Too bad because the pictures were really interesting. I felt that some of the info was misleading.

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉My Grandma was born in 1890 - 1989. She had 11 children.

[@LalaFarahs]

Im wondering if i survive to 100 then how different life will be in 2100’s

[@garlicgirl3149]

Now those in cities are moving out to suburb or more country and serene areas.

[@rainbowkitten8990]

Your channel is amazing! I have learnt so much. Thankyou 😊

[@ColumbusVI]

It’s a shame how this time altered the social fabric

[@jchow5966]

It is inevitable.

[@jchow5966]

What a fascinating video -thank you for this!!!!!!

[@Gigrunt887]

My great grandfather was born november 10 1921 he died febuary 15 2010 rip

[@jchow5966]

I have to come back & watch this again because it is sp fascinating.

[@stonefacecollin]

whats crazy is that; its the 20s like now! as im typing this in 2023 and theres nothing roaring eo far other than a pandemic like bruh it felt like we skipped the roaring 20s and went to the great depression at one point lol 😂

[@tatiajohnson9069]

My grandpa was born 1922 and now he is in heaven........I think I'm I never got to see him 😢😢😣😣😣😣

[@gracieduncan1640]

Anyone else here threw online classes do to the Corona Virus 🙋‍♀️😂💛

[@timeddie3134]

Was watching this video part of the class?

[@goblin1073]

How about no

[@luisleyva7018]

She has to be 15

[@kaiba_supporter]

Heya😼

[@mcapalot6303]

Hi guy I’m from the future but not really but I’m living in 2022 you guys will in joy it

[@GhedddoVedo]

i woulda loved living in 1920's.... if i wasnt MExican

[@garymorris1856]

This was interesting, but the title is inaccurate. The video had much more to do with women than "Daily life in he 1920's. I am not criticizing, except to say the title is incorrect.

[@jchow5966]

This video is fascinating and done well. I enjoy learning about the 1920s.

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

My mom was born in 1927 and my dad in 1923.

[@thunderbolt8541]

awesome i love your daily life series

[@renegadeace1735]

It's like the 1920s were another version of the 1960s.

[@user-xk3lf3jk8i]

My father was born in 1929, and died in 1978

[@stevemccarty6384]

It's great living like they did in the 20s until you come down with cancer, or the mumps, or have a toothache, or an infection. Otherwise it's great!

[@gonebamboo4116]

Do a program on Margie, please.

[@savin99]

History is repeating itself

[@dirkdiggler8427]

3:35 it’s 17.2 million today.

[@SoCoolScience]

look at how much freedom we have lost in 100 years

[@sueberger1434]

Margaret Sanger was a great supporter of eugenics & supported reducing the black population. It is sad to see her commented on favorably here.

[@Brandon_Jackson]

Life in the 2020’s Friends ❌ Job ❌ Automobile ✅ Date ❌ Life sucks these days ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

[@maciej6102]

I wanted to learn about daily life in the 1920s and I didn't learn much

[@etamsanbary659]

we are now in the 2020s decade a century later

[@joshualimon1139]

2021

[@angelalay8340]

You. Teach. Me alllot. Of. Stuff really did

[@michael2244]

4:22 those crazy rebels

[@manahtii]

I guess this was before happiness was invented everyone looks upset all the time 😂😂😂

[@anyaharris5617]

No wonder - they never had any rest, always worked, always tired, exhausted. Plus, poor hygiene, malnutrition. They didn't know how to get out of this life, hence the drinking, which didn't help either. These days we are better educated and know how to take care of ourselves, well, most of us...

[@adventureswithnick7]

Mickey Mouse came out in May of 1928 instead of November with his first film Plane Crazy

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Yep pretty cool. I think the reason steamboat willie nov. 1928, is considered his debut, as well as his birthday, is because it was the first film to find a distributor, as well as the first Mickey Mouse cartoon with synchronized sound, although the third short. The first two that were made were silent, and failed to impress audiences. Of course, at the time, the talkies were still very innovative, and just began to slowly take over the silent films.

[@joaom.4944]

Good job

[@dirkdiggler8427]

2:00 the fact that is in deed VERY TRUE makes me angry.

[@kaytlinchappel3404]

I'm buying a house that was built in 1920 💗

[@tarassharvan6670]

20's it was 100 years ago 😱

[@emzzyyx]

Anyone wanna build a time machine to The 1920s fuck 2021

[@gladysoftoday9137]

Cheerioh, you priceless old peach ~ Thank heaven I didn't live in that day!

[@saifudinrohmaqerqqqaat1261]

It is interesting. Salam dari indonesia.

[@chrisfisher2369]

Less just 1 century. The earth is too old

[@magicslave3066]

No way!

[@user-hy7cg9jg5r]

Pros, cons.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Wow

[@jpmahoney56]

In 1916 the genocide begins.

[@woodsnoopy]

You mean WW1?

[@biamfrancoo]

@@woodsnoopy I think he means the beginning of the Soviet Union

[@Aswina01]

Rawr

[@panabeatz]

big chungus fortnite reddit moment

[@heinmrichvandergraaf3456]

Americans didn't go to war, they went for a holiday . War started in 1914 Americans didn't go to the front until 1918 by that time Russia, Serbia, Belgium, Italians was defeated and Greece just entered the war if it wasn't for the Australian and Canadian for there break through allowed french to push up. The British to regroup on the Somme. Majority of Germans pulled back to the Hindenburg line. only country believe Americans to contribute vin the great war are Americans and all the declaration the Americans says they achieved have been proven a lie emblazoned the truth lies. Proven by war historians

[@karenbartlett1307]

Well, Americans didn't consider the Great War to be their war, but a war between Europeans, over European issues.

[@yasminbois]

Women had little to no accesses to college Women had to stay home and cook Women had children and focused on them Women did not go to work but stayed home and watched the kids

[@yasminbois]

Before the war they were expected to lead restricted lives, wearing restrictive/'modest' clothing, not wearing makeup and behaving politely. Relationships with men were strictly controlled and always had to have a chaperone with them. They could not vote in most states. Very few jobs were open to women because they were expected to be housewives

[@Fazofballs]

19200000

[@ccburro1]

Thank goodness for birth control info/methods allowing couples to have smaller families. (Huge family make sense on farm-not in cities.)

[@dguy0386]

i think the shrinkage of families has more to do with couples not marrying quite as young, not spending quite as much time together and having more forms of entertainment for when they did, it's not like every modern family with a standard 3 or so kids uses birth control, our life styles have just changed so we don't have as many opportunities to get intimate

[@Juan-qu4oj]

Birth control is how you kill a nation

[@SusanChristmas]

Birth control destroyed families and made sex about self gratification

[@andresvalentinesantos8746]

Should change the title to what women did inthe 1920s lol

[@DZ302-Z28]

Retitle your video : Feminist propaganda

[@dmllr5615]

I'm glad someone here caught that.

[@ez-g3090]

So that's when modern feminism screwed up everything for us!

[@SusanChristmas]

yes that's when women began to get stupid ideas in there head

[@ez-g3090]

@@SusanChristmas I agree with you 100%. Your so right. With more people thought like you and me.

[@DespondentQueen]

First

[@WakeMeUpInVegas]

No one cares.

[@DespondentQueen]

@@WakeMeUpInVegas you cared enough to comment 😂🤣

[@WakeMeUpInVegas]

@@DespondentQueen I'm bored. What do you expect? 🙄

[@DespondentQueen]

@@WakeMeUpInVegas i could of said the same when referring to my origional comment.

[@AedhynSynne333]

so sorry you couldn't be excited to support this channels first comment, without someone(typical nowadays) umbrella 'no one' cares when really they should only have themselves to speak for. 😊👏🎶🎈🎉🎆🎇✨👍Yay! You. especially what's becoming a trending topic.😊

[@WithstandTheStorm]

So what you're saying is our society went downhill starting in the '20s lol

[@rasta1017]

so in other words, the 1920s was the most horrendous decade of all time.

[@airyanawaejah2323]

Yes

[@John14.6OuO]

God LOVED YOU so MUCH that He sent His only son to die in YOUR PLACE so you won't have to die under Gods judgement but live forever IF you fully trust in Jesus, now that he's risen. Please repent. We all broke God's law, we sinned, but Jesus paid our fine. Romans 3:23, Revelations 21:8, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 10:8-10. Put ur trust in Jesus now, the only way to heaven. a lot of religions say Jesus is a way, a good teacher, Jesus said he's the only way John 14:6 none of us are good Mark 10:17-27, but when we put our faith in Christ we pass from death to life John 5:24 John 11:25-26. We're clothed in his righteousness Isaiah 61:10-11 2 Corinthians 5:4 it's good to trust in him and not how we perceive things, he'll direct our paths, and it's also good to turn from evil n follow him too. Proverbs 3:5-10 2 Corinthians 5:7 Mark 8:34-38

[@belujasidakis5585]

dislike

[@danielpapa1642]

caucasian ...................

[@dallasboyjunior214]

It's not like that anymore know its 2023 n they showing kids how to be gay now

[@SusanChristmas]

And we have over 50 genders. The people from 1920 would think we had lost our minds.