History has shown that music, dance and fashion have a great influence on society and culture. Iconic artists and performers, as well as particular events during these decades, influenced many outbreaks of rebellion going against societal norms. The “Roaring Twenties” (1920-30) had a major impact on the behavior of American adolescents, starting in New Orleans, then Chicago and later New York. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, a new adolescent culture emerged, influenced by the early upheavals of the 1920s. The 1920s were years of tremendous change and prosperity in many areas of society; for example, revolutionary changes in music and in the attitude of the people. In fact, this era was so music-centric that this author; F. Scott Fitzgerald called it “The Jazz Age.” Jazz is a style of music different from others by its origins. Jazz unified the musical methods of Africa and Europe, two clearly very different parts of the world. This distinctive fusion of cultures gave jazz a unique “feel” and rhythm. Jazz was born in New Orleans simply because of the type of city it was. New Orleans, being a port city, was the perfect place for people of different ethnicities to put the elements of their music together and create jazz. As jazz began to take over the country, it also began to change people's attitudes, as it created a happy and good-natured environment. (What is Jazz?" Jazz in America. Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz) ("Overview of the 1920s." Digital History.) After World War I, young men returned from combat depressed and discouraged. Music is known to change people's moods and improve their state of mind. As General Pershing said, "Music is as necessary to boys as sleep... middle of paper... This poster dates from 1943, showing Rosie the Riveter dressed in overalls and a red bandana. This depiction of women shows the importance of their role during the Second World War, while the men were away abroad. A song about Rosie the Riveter was also created shortly after the poster, to further reinforce this importance of working during America's time of struggle (Miller, JH) ("Women At Work.") Sans. the 1920s and 1930s, the culture would not be the same across America The 1920s were a decade of change in music, dance, and fashion. as well as a change in the general attitude of society. Being flapper has radically changed society's view of women; women are now seen as independent and authoritative figureheads in the job market. The 1920s and 1930s were decades in which many everyday inventions were created, things we couldn't live without today..