Jazz’s influence on America could be most aptly described as a positive for cultural diversion, for free thinking, and for new ideals. This new genre of sound was not only a new type of entertainment, but also a genuine American lifestyle. During the mid to late 1910’s, the majority of the population was living in the urban areas of the United States rather than the rural areas. This, in effect, resulted in much ethnic …showed first 75 words of 472 total…

…showed last 75 words of 472 total…Blacks finally had places wherein they could share their culture to eager listeners. The birth of jazz literally trumpeted the birth of a new, modern philosophy of changing things that need to be changed. The jazz age closed the door to needless traditions of old thinking and opened the door to freethinking for all Americans. In short, the jazz age was one more step in making America truly equal in the fight for civil rights.