A National Clash of Cultures
America had urban-rural culture wars in the 1920s. They had racial issues, teenage wrongs, and modern life cravings. This sparked issues during the clash of the cultures. Modern life cravings caused the people to keep on wanting, and to never be fully satisfied. The different traditions of immigrants caused the Ku Klux Klan to release a hatred towards the incoming groups. Wrongs in ones eyes is a right in another persons view, and this set off a war of opinions.
Modern life cravings caused people to never be fully satisfied. The letter to
George Wickersham discusses a mother that is scared because she fears that her efforts to raise her son to be an “honorable man“ were being corrupted by a foreigner and by ”rum“. The author wrote this letter so that George Wickersham could understand that the mother needs help in going against an Italian Joint. This document suggests that the immigrants are ruining kids. Perhaps the author is trying to tell us that we need to shut all of the immigrant places down. Orr Carey discusses how generations crave things. He wrote this document because he sees how the new generation is very unthankful. The author wrote this cartoon so that new generations could understand that we need to become more satisfied. This article suggests that modern inventions are taking over the mind. Perhaps the author is trying to tell us that the “toys” of the modern, younger generation represented many of the values which the traditionalists condemned.
The different traditions of the immigrants caused the Ku Klux Klan to release a hatred towards the incoming groups. “The Klan’s fight for Americanism” discusses how the KKK tried to defend traditional, rural values against the modern “strange” ideas coming from the urban Americans, and that they are Unhappy with the people who don’t stick with traditional Americanism. H.W Evans wrote this document because he is upset that “newer” people are ruining America. The author wrote this excerpt so that true Americans could Understand that we need to get our power back. This article suggests that the immigrants are to blame for changing the American tradition. Perhaps the author is trying to tell us that we need to get rid of the people with different traditions. The AAPA said “ excessive drinking among young people is a natural challenge of restraint.” they also said stated that prohibition discriminates between the rich and the poor.
Wrongs in one persons eyes is a right in another’s point of view. This set off a war of opinions. “Only Yesterday” ( an informal history of the 1920s) discusses the scopes “ Monkey Trial” of 1925 which was a significant episode in the urban-rural arguments of the 1920s. Frederick Lewis Allen wrote this document because he is telling us that they want to legally ban evolution from public schools. The author wrote this excerpt so that Americans could understand that they want the teachers to teach the Biblical creation story. Perhaps the author is trying to tell us that the traditionalists are accusing the modernist of being foreigners. This excerpt relates to “ Cook County Schools Chief Decries Young Peoples Activities” because it is another opinion war. “ Cook County Schools Chief Decries Young Peoples Activities” discusses how teenagers are about sex before marriage. Edwards Robin wrote this document because he’s disgusted at the destruction of human society. The author wrote this article so that the town could understand that teenagers are ruining society. This article suggests that teenage sex could destroy human society. Perhaps the author is trying to tell us that we need to stop it before it gets really bad. This article relates to the letter to George Wickersham because its about teenagers in bad situations. President Warren G. Harding commented on morality and prohibition enforcement saying “ it has become popular to attribute to the abnormal conditions that were incident to the war”. he also stated that the was not wholly to blame.
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In the 1920s, America experienced a clash of cultures which led to various conflicts and tensions within the society. Three main issues that sparked this clash were modern life cravings, racial issues, and teenage behaviors. Let's break down each of these factors and how they contributed to the national clash of cultures.
1. Modern life cravings: The desire for a more modern, fast-paced lifestyle led people to constantly want more and feel unsatisfied. An example of this is seen in the letter to George Wickersham, where a mother expresses concern that her son's upbringing is being corrupted by "foreign" influences and "rum" (referring to alcohol). This document suggests that the author believes immigrants are responsible for negatively impacting American children. Similarly, Orr Carey's cartoon highlights how the younger generation is unthankful and driven by materialistic cravings. Both these instances imply that modern inventions and consumerism are taking a toll on traditional values.
2. Racial issues: The different traditions brought by immigrants triggered animosity and hatred from groups like the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). "The Klan's fight for Americanism" discusses how the KKK saw themselves as defenders of traditional, rural values against the perceived "strange" ideas of urban Americans. This document by H.W. Evans suggests that the author believes newer immigrants are ruining America and calls for a restoration of power. It implies that the KKK blames immigrants for changing American traditions and advocates for getting rid of those with different traditions.
3. Teenage wrongs: The changing behavior and attitudes of teenagers also fueled the clash of cultures. Edwards Robin's article "Cook County Schools Chief Decries Young Peoples Activities" laments the increased sexual activity among teenagers and expresses disgust at its potential impact on society. This article implies that teenage sexual behavior could lead to the destruction of human society. It aligns with the letter to George Wickersham, which discusses a mother's fear that her son is being corrupted by outside influences. Both sources reveal a concern about the moral decline associated with the younger generation.
Moreover, Frederick Lewis Allen's book "Only Yesterday" highlights the significant Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925, which touched on the urban-rural divide. This trial aimed to ban the teaching of evolution in public schools in favor of the biblical creation story. It demonstrates the clash between traditionalists, who accused modernists of being foreigners, and those advocating for a more modern education system.
President Warren G. Harding's comments on morality and prohibition enforcement reflect the broader attitudes of the time. He suggests that the abnormal conditions brought about by the war were not solely responsible for the moral decline, implying a shared responsibility among individuals.
Overall, the clash of cultures in the 1920s in America was fueled by various factors, including modern life cravings, racial tensions, and different generational behaviors. These conflicts of opinion and perspective shaped the national discourse and highlighted the divisions within society.