America became a truly modern nation in the 1920s, as people moved to cities in greater numbers, technology began to affect all aspects of American life, and a distinctive consumer culture emerged. The decade saw dramatic social, economic, and political change. This chapter addresses social changes such as Prohibition or the “flapper” lifestyle. It also examines the economic changes at the start of the Great Depression.
For your initial post, discuss one of these significant changes in society or the economy. Provide details to inform your discussion and assessment for this period.
In responding to your peers’ posts, consider a change discussed by your peers other than your initial post. Do you think Americans today have anything to learn from our economic history? Do you know anyone in your family who lived through the Great Depression and shared personal stories of that time?
How did the use of credit impact Americans and what can we learn from it today?
What was stock buying on margin and what were the effects of this strategy?
How effective was Prohibition and how is it relevant today?
