1. “Revolution in
Manners & Morals”
Section 3
By: Maraya Boman & Vikram Biswas

2. Article Thesis
O During the 1920s, the moral code of the
United States was changing; younger
generations were rebelling through music,
dance, fashion, smoking, and sex. This
rebellion would snowball into a revolution
that would effect America for years to
come.

3. Section 3 Thesis
O During the 1920s, the changes in the
overall image of women were centered on
the emergence of a new American
feminine ideal. Women were moving away
from The Cult of True Womanhood and
towards independence from men.

4. The Length
The shortening of the hemline

5. The Boyish Form
The new style for women.

6. Shorter Hair
The bobbed hairstyle takes over.

7. Cosmetics
Cosmetics ad: 1920 vs. 1929

8. Flappers
Flappers define women’s
fashion & ideals

9. Bibliography
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O Frederick Lewis Allen, “The Revolution in Manners and Morals,” Only
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