Roaring Twenties | Anxious Decade | 5
American History Tellers
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The 1920s: Wealth, Isolationism, and Their Consequences
This chapter examines the financial attitudes of Americans in the 1920s, focusing on the rise of the stock market as a symbol of wealth and the manipulative practices that led to its eventual collapse. It also highlights America's isolationist policies during this time, contrasting them with the global influence of American culture and the intertwined economic repercussions that contributed to the Great Depression. The chapter draws parallels between the socio-economic issues of the 1920s and those of today, emphasizing the ongoing struggles with inequality and political divisions.
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