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Connected Thinking (The Roaring '20s (Young women, called flappers,…
Connected Thinking
The Roaring '20s
Young women, called flappers, used fashion to defy stereotypes and gender norms. As a result, women began to take on a more prominent role in both society and the workplace.
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Radio broadcasting became popular in the 1920s, and it provided the public with a way to remain informed about current events.
Fireside Chats were informal radio chats FDR had with American citizens who tuned in. During these chats, he boosted their spirits by telling them how he was going to get the country out of its depression
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The Red Scare was characterized by a national fear of communism, socialism, and anarchism.
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The consumer economy led to mass production and a greater demand for luxury goods. Buying on credit also became popular.
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Great Depression
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The farmer's plight was a result of the Great Depression, and farmers suffered as most of them lacked the money to buy high priced goods from the Roaring '20s.
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WWII
During the war, the women's role became important. They took over their husbands, sons, and fathers' jobs in factories while they fought. Women became crucial in the United States' success and ran the country while their men were away.
The process of war mobilization created a surplus of jobs for those who helped the government to prepare for war by making troops and supplies ready for battle.
It also helped pull America out of its depression.
The United States attempted to maintain a policy of isolationism during WW2 because of its fear of other nations, yet broke this pact when it entered the war.
New Deal
The 3 Rs was relief for the American people, recovery of American economy, and reform of American government.
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