Americans, in the years following the end of World War I found themselves in an era, where the people simply wished to detach themselves from the troubles of Europeans and the rest of the world. During the years of the Twenties, the economy wasprosperous, there was widespread social reform, new aspects of culture wereestablished, and people found better ways to improve their lifestyle and enjoy life.The 1920's exemplified the changing attitudes of American's toward foreign relations,society, and leisure activities. Following the end of World War I, many Americansdemanded that the United States stay out of European affairs in the future. The UnitedStates Senate even refused to accept the Treaty of Versailles which officially endedWorld War I and provided for the establishment of the League of Nations. The Senatechose to refuse the Treaty in the fear that it could result in the involvement of theUnited States in future European wars. Americans simply did not wish to deal with, nor tolerate the problems of Europe and abroad.There were many problems running rampant throughout the country following theconclusion of the war. One of the greatest problems which arose was the Red Scarewhich was seen as an international communist conspiracy that was blamed for variousprotest movements and union activities in 1919 and 1920. The Red Scare was touchedoff by a national distrust of foreigners. Many Americas also kept a close eye on theincreasing activities of the Klu Klux Klan who were terrorizing foreigners, blacks, Jewsand Roman Catholics.Once Americans put the war behind them, they were able to forget the problems ofEuropean affairs, and focus on the country, their town, and themselves. Americansfound themselves in a period of reform, both socially and culturally. Many feared thatmorality had crumbled completely. Before World War I, women wore their hair long, hadankle length dresses, and long cotton stockings. In the twenties, they wore short, t...
