The Roaring Twenties were a period of cultural, artistic and social explosion for the United States of America. This era was characterized by several inventions and discoveries, rapid industrial growth, accelerated consumer demand, and significant changes in the American way of life. It was a time when people lived life to the fullest and sought to have a good time. The 1920 census showed that, for the first time in American history, more people lived in urban areas than in rural areas. Although the amount of modern technology would be somewhat dull compared to what we have today, I would happily live in the 1920s. The first appealing aspect of the Roaring Twenties is that that's when The cars were first presented to the public on a large scale. When Henry Ford's "Model T" became popular in the 1920s, people could get into an automobile and go wherever they wanted for a reasonable price. In 1914, a Model T cost about $490. By 1921, Ford had lowered the price to just $310. Thanks to this, cars went from a privilege to a commodity. As cars grew in popularity, ordinary people broke free from the limitations of their location. The automobile has created mobility on a scale unprecedented in human history, and the resulting effect on lifestyle habits and social customs is endless. If I lived in the 1920s, I would appreciate the new freedom that came with this revolutionary feat. Another appealing aspect of the “Golden Years” was the social freedom and danger that accompanied cars and prohibition. Although I disapprove of irresponsible drinking, I imagine it would be fun to attend one of the infamous "speakeasys" popular in the 1920s. A speakeasy is an establishment that... . middle of paper ... doesn't want to live in the 1920s because of the horrible times that followed. If I could only live in the 1920s and return to the future before millions of Americans went bankrupt, that would be the best case scenario. So while the 1920s would be a wonderful time to live in due to the rise of a rich culture and economy, prosperity of the country at the time, there would also be several obvious downsides to living there. Although these dangers and problems of the 1920s are frightening, they are no match for the good feelings and positive atmosphere that reigned in the 1920s as a decade. The positives far outweigh the negatives of this situation, unless I also have to live through the Great Depression of the 1930s. Speaking on behalf of the 1920s independently, it would be one of the greatest eras of American history and, personally, I would be happy to do so..