According to the generally accepted opinion, in the “roaring twenties” Americans departed from traditions, yielding to the temptation of new ideals and unlimited tolerance. However, it should be noted that not all society was captured by unorthodox trends. There were also those who were disgusted with the excesses of "modernism" and fear of its dangers. The second decade of the 20th century was marked by both the movement for change and the stubborn resistance to these changes.
