I am sure Fitzgerald counted to 10... Then again, it didn't work for him, either!

F. Scott Fitzgerald was important in the time period of the 1920’s. He was known for a poet of the 20’s and was known for writing short stories about the life of a person in the 20’s. Fitzgerald is important because he knew the outside life of an average person in the 20’s. He also knew that one day, the people of the 20’s would collapse in depression and the rise of Hitler. Fitzgerald represents the opposite of theme 1: The Growth of Celebrity. He represents the opposite of this theme because all the authors where writing about how happy everyone is and how the economy changed while Fitzgerald looked at how the economy was going to collapse. Fitzgerald died of a heart attack at age 44, 1940

Rushdie, Reed, and Coolidge? Then, again, that question on the Checkpoint Constitution Quiz was still unfair, right?? :)

Calvin Coolidge was very important to the time period of the 1920s. He was important because he made the 20s “roar”, his presidency was marred with scandals, and he protected American business. Calvin Coolidge was one of the key people that helped the 20s roar. He did this by restoring the public’s trust in the government and by helping the economy rebound. Coolidge was also important because his presidency was marred with scandals because his predecessor, President Harding, hired people who were friends, not skilled politicians. These people were corrupt and scandals occurred, the worst being the Teapot Dome scandal. Finally, Coolidge was important because he protected American Business. When a revolution broke out in Nircaragua, he sent American troops out to protect American business there. Coolidge represents the theme of “Unbridled Optimism”. He represents this theme because he restored the Americans peoples hope and happiness from the corruption in the government and the economic recession.

Keeping Strays Away from B405 and the 1920s

In 1920, Republican nominee for President Warren Harding promised “normalcy.” He knew it’s what the public wanted. In the end he won by a landslide. Harding was a strong business supporter. Harding is important to the time period of the twenties because he not only convinced Congress to lower business taxes but also helped slash the federal budget. Harding’s appointees consisted of close friends. Some saw their job as opportunities to make personal fortunes. Throughout Harding’s presidency several major scandals involving these men took place. Harding was never linked to any of the crimes. Harding suffered a heart attack and died, leaving Vice President, Calvin Coolidge, as President.

Living in the Basement, Away from First Floor C Wing, With only Great Music and Wit to Keep Company

Gertrude Ederle was extremely important to the 1920s. She was primarily known for swimming across the English channel, proving her haters wrong, and beating the previous record for the English channel. Ederle is important to the 1920s in a couple of ways. One such way she is important to the 20's is because she was the first woman to swim across the English Channel, a 35-mile-wide body of water. Another way she is important is because she beat the record for swimming across the channel. She swam across in 14 hours and 31 minutes, while the previous record, made by a man, was 2 hours slower. The theme that Ederle represents is The Growth of Celebrity. She represents this theme because she was honored/respected for what she did; women probably looked up to her like, if she can do it I can! She was an inspiration to the women kind. (747, sidebar)

No Revisions Needed Here.. Maybe for Dexter!

Dexter Green was extremely important to the time period of the 1920's. Dexter was primarily known for being a caddy, becoming a very rich person from a poor caddy, and dumping a woman and then being dumped by a woman. Dexter is important to the time period of 1922 in a couple of ways. One such way Dexter is important to the time period is because he was a poor caddy that I think was being used. Another way Dexter is important is because when he quit being a caddy, he turned out to be a rich man because he was very smart. The theme that best represent Dexter is Theme 1: The Growth of Celebrity. Dexter represents this theme because he was trying to become a very rich man. And theme 1 is about become a rich man and becoming famous.

Getting the Last Laugh on Everyone Who Doubts: This Kid and Louis Armstrong!

Louis Armstrong was extremely important to the time period of the " Roaring 1920's. Armstrong was primary known for his music, his influence on future music and his musical bands.Louis Armstrong is important to the time period of the 1920's because his music was used for parties and they listened to his music just to have a good time. The theme that represents Louis Armstrong is "The Growth of Celebrity" because his music played all over the radio, and it caused a breakthrough for the music industry at the time. It also represents him because his music helped the radio increase.

Writing About the 1920s and Going to a School that Emerged in the 1920s

Dexter was extremely important to the time period of the 1920s. Dexter was primarily known for making money, getting out of the slum, and for being in somewhat of the center of attention. Dexter is important to the time period of the 1920s in a number of ways. One such way Dexter is important to the time period is because he made lots of money and he made his way to the top of the food chain. Another way Dexter is important is because he got out of the slum. Once a person is in the slum it is not the easiest to get out of it but because he was well respected he had an easy ticket to fortune. The theme Dexter represents is Unbridled Optimism. Dexter represents this theme because even when there was no chance of suceeding he still survived he even ended on top.