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Jazz | Historical Background

Jazz takes place in Harlem, New York during the late 1920s. The twenties is a period known in the United States as “The Age of Prosperity.” At the end of World War I in 1918, “The war to end all wars,” America breathed a sigh of relief, as a collective effort freed the world from German imperialism.

After helping to make the world safe for democracy, there were celebrations nationwide. Americans were eager to refocus their attention on themselves. As a result, the country experienced a growth spurt. Modernization brought the invention of the automobile, an...

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