Why were the 1920s sometimes called the 'Jazz Age'?
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Correct answer: Jazz music symbolized the decade's energy, modernity, and cultural change
The phrase 'Jazz Age' captured the excitement, experimentation, and social change associated with the 1920s. Jazz reflected broader shifts in youth culture, race relations, nightlife, and mass entertainment.
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