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History of the United States

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History of the United States

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  2. Prohibition • Prohibition is the act of forbidding certain things or acts. • Executed where the law prescribes that specific things are not permissible. • Prohibition came to law in January 16 1920. • It was very hard to enforce prohibition for various reasons. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  3. Consumerism • In early 20th century, American economy was at the beam. • Advertising and consumer consumption attracted reform and expansion. • Consumers became keen on the products. • At the end of First World War, the American industry required new markets. • Markets were made available for workers. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  4. Progressive Movement • At the begging of 20th century, there was swift industrialization and urbanization. • Immigrants moved in from southeastern Europe. • City dwellers were crowded in tenement slums. • There were high political corruption and political influence from large corporations. • People became conscious and worked to restructure the nation. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  5. Leisure and Changing Culture • In 1920s, Americans wanted to move away from the effects of First World War. • They started to discover new leisure activities. • The changing cultural mores of 1920s caused eminent confusion. • Some religions attacked a number of social practices. • Many Americans were worried about the number of immigrants. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  6. Economic Depression and Experience • In WW1 struggling European countries received loans from America. • Citizens speculated stock market. • European countries failed to repay leading to stock crash, thus depression. • Americans in the urban areas lost their jobs. • Extensive hunger lead to food riots. • Rural residents suffered from low-farm prices and drought. • African Americans formed associations. • Communism became stronger. • Republicans were defeated by Democrats in 1932. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  7. Actions to Alleviate Depression and Effects • Franklin D. Roosevelt provided financial assistance through agencies. • He placed young men in the workforce. • The new deal did not end the depression. • It addressed issues affecting labor. • The new deal helped immigrants and African American. • It strengthened Democratic Party politics. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  8. Causes of WW2 and Policy after WW1 Causes • German hostility in Europe. • Rise of dictatorship. • Development of Axis coalition. • Breakdown in peace efforts and worldwide depression. Policy • Was changed to isolationist. • Roosevelt promised impartiality as WW2 progressed. • Americans realized it was their responsibility to advance peace all over the world Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  9. Events of WW2 and America in WW1 Events • Germany invaded Poland. • Japan attacked Philippines, East Indies, and Southeast Asia. • Truman ordered the use of atomic bomb in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. America during WW2 • American life was impacted from normal daily habits to content of well-liked entertainment. • There was a decline in the number of men in the workforce. • Women working in non-war related jobs increased. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

  10. The End of WW2 • Soviet troops left Berlin. • Nazi commanders committed suicide. • Dropping of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. • After the war America made military changes. Contact us for more information at http://payformyessay.com/

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