The 1920s: An Era of Transition and Tension The 1920's was definitely an era of transition and tension. This era brings about images of fun and liberation, of sports heroes and flapper girls dancing the Charleston. In the Video, Professor Roderick Nash characterizes the 1920's as being a charismatic decade which were labeled as the "Lost Generation, Jazz Age, and the Roaring 20's." He also stated that this really wasn't the case. The false image that was represented was not quite what the people had in mind. The great majority was nervous about W.W.I, changes happening in their lives and just trying