What year of the 20th century do you think was the best to live in.  Why?
551013
Well, every year had its share of good and bad events;\nBut for me, my year of birth, 1989, was the most wonderful to live in ,coz back then, as a a tiny little innocent baby\n, I couldn't judge things as best or worst. Isn't that why most of us cherish childhood?
197533
I would choose to live in the 1500's. \nI would have liked to live in a castle or out in the wilderness. Dependant only on myself and my sword to provide what I needed. Honor, Respect, and Humanity were your code and how you were judged. Actions spoke louder than words and dollars back then.\nIt was a less complex way to live than it is now.
178721
I would say Canada, I live in NY but I am a frequent visitor to Canada and not only is it cleaner, I love the friendly atmosphere it lends, and how beautiful it is.  The top reason I would say that it is a better place to live is because of the health care.
767785
There is so much going on in that great country, that the problem is an excess of choices. For me, it would probably be Toronto - one of the most livable cities in the world. The relatively high standard of living, activities, culture, safety, cleanliness - just a cool place to be.
763210
hahaha...question of the century.
1002598
no, i'm not satisfied with today's lifestyle.\nthough we might have increase in technology, science, etc.\nwe have a decrease in the qualities of life. more individu suffering, more broken family, more poverty.\ni do admire the neolitics era where people live in small community, independent, they fulfill their need themselves, they have lands (since industrial revolution, many people lost their land to small powerful people), they know each other neightbour very well.\n\nbut it isn't impossible to have those life qualities for present, everthing changes and evolves. the main problem for present is global inequality. greed capitalism. consumerism. environment crises. greed. ignorance. we just have to re-establish on our perception on meaning of life, the world.
873962
Well ok to answer your precise question, the most good would have to be in the areas of eliminating corruption and the progression of women... women gained the right to vote during this period.\n\nNow with that said, I have some arguments with the progressive era that I won't spend 4 hours writing about but suffice to say, I am of the opinion, some of the progressive movements changes caused the Great Depression less than 10 years later.
116165
Since the closing of the 20th Century, the 1920s has drawn close associations with the 1990s,especially in the United States. This due to the fact both decades were considered very economically prosperous times, and a prosperity which lasted throughout almost the entire decade following a tremendous event at the closing of the previous decade (World War I and Spanish flu in the late 1910s, and the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s). In the United States, this decade was known as the Roaring Twenties.\n\nDespite the comparisons, however, there were a number of differences. First of all, Weimar Republic Germany, like many other European countries, had to face a severe economic downturn in the opening years of the decade, due to the enormous debt caused by the war as well as the one-sided Treaty of Versailles. Such a crisis would culminate with a devaluation of the Mark in 1923, eventually leading to economic prosperity during the remainder of the period.\n\nSecond, the decade was characterized by the rise of radical political movements, especially in regions that were once part of empires. Communism began attracting large numbers of followers following the success of the October Revolution and the Bolsheviks' determination to win the subsequent Russian Civil War. The Bolsheviks would eventually adopt semi-capitalist policies-- New Economic Policy-- from 1921 to 1928. The 1920s also experienced the rise of the far-right in Europe and elsewhere, starting with Fascism in Italy, and were perceived by some in the Western world as an antidote to Communism.
722489
It has been popular since the beginning of the 20TH century
358777
Actually, I just did a research paper on the "Roaring Twenties". The Twenties were known as the "Roaring Twenties" because of the unbelievable economic prosperity, government willing to sit back and let society run itself more than any other previous United States government, and because of a social class that pushed boundaries farther than ever. Unemployment rates went down and war veterans returned home, this led to a hgue economic boost. Also, the 1920's brought many things that led to what some would call the most colorful decade in Americna history. These things include but are not limited to: the commercial radio, the Jazz Age, and the intoduction of non-silent films known as "talkies". Also, women became more independant and a new type of woman emerged. Known as "flappers", these women wore short skirts, drank and smoked, and danced just like the men. All of these attributes together added up for one hell of a decade, simply known today as the "Roaring Twenties"
204224
it depends on your views of everything. You might say a European country is the greatest because it has free healthcare, good pension, etc... but not much oportunity to get ahead. in the US, there arent many things that are free, and many things cost alot of money, but opportunities are everywhere in the Statesm, its easier to make money. So again, its a personal choice of "The Best". My Answer is The United States. many things are wrong with it. but its the best i've seen.
831406
"Rich" is a misleading term. If you mean which one ranks highest in terms of human development and attainable lifestyle, it looks like this:\n\n1. Scandinavia (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark)\n2. Australia and New Zealand\n3. Japan\n\nAnd I would like to live in all of them, but since language comes into the equation, and things like "will I get a visa" and "will I find a job", I would say Australia and New Zealand are probably most people's best bet.
429673
I think the most revolutionary invention of the 20th century has (go ahead and laugh) the perfection of the bidding rules for the card game "contract bridge" in the 1930's, because it represents a NEW FORM OF LOGIC which we will see in chaos theory and advancede mathematics over the next 50 years or so.\n\nWhat changed our fculture the most?  Physically, the automobile.  Artistically and intellectually, television.\n\nFor the 21st century, I think a form of artificial intelligence will emerge before the end of the century as the most revolutionary invention.  I think the end of America as the world's superpower will change our culture the most.\n\nIn the 20th century, I think the importation of German philosophy into our arts and culture following 1945 detracted more than any other thing.  But the modern focus-group, polled and surveyed political manipulation in elections and politics is a close second place.\n\nI think the major detraction from our culture in the 21st century hasn't even started yet.  I can't guess what it will be.
567583
Great question, I belive it was in 1930.
1070083
Most people have a romanticized view of history. If you really had to live 100+ years ago I don't think you would like it.\nNo indoor plumbing(toilets,hot water,showers,cold water),electricity,T.V.,telephones,cars...)The list goes on and on and on.\nPersonally, I'm happy living in this time. We are extremely lucky living in this time.
348159
You've got a ton of stuff happening during the first half of the century.  Everything involving both world wars, the first flight, the Bolshevik Revolution, the San Fransisco Earthquake, the stock market crash, the depression on both sides of the Atlantic, lots of stuff.\n\nWhat are you interested in?  It helps a lot if the subject is interesting to you.  Do you want something military, cultural, political, technological, scientific?
68327
Because 0-100 was the first century\n100-200 was the second century\nTherefore 1900 -2000 was the 20th century\n\nand 2000-2100 in the 21st century.