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1920s

The 1920s was a decade that happened a long time ago, when lots of people dressed up in fun clothes and listened to jazzy music. This time period is also known as the "Roaring Twenties" because people were excited about new things like cars, movies, and radios.

During this time, some people were very rich and had lots of money to spend, while other people were very poor and didn't have enough money to buy clothes or food.

One big thing that happened during the 1920s was called Prohibition. This meant that the government said it was illegal to drink alcohol in America. But some people didn't listen and would go to secret bars called "speakeasies" to drink and have fun.

Women also started to fight for more rights in the 1920s. They wanted to be able to vote and have jobs outside of the home.

The 1920s was a really exciting time with lots of new inventions and changes, but it was also a difficult time for many people.
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