<span>The main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to (provide assistance to former slaves).</span>
The women's movement was on a roll. They got the right to vote, and many more social recognition's, but were still slightly discriminated against. The "Flappers" were drawn to speakeasy in an effort to break the assumed differences between genders. If men could do it, so could they. Also, in a period of change and "all about me" and breaking away from traditions. Drinking was considered highly unladylike and unproper. Especially since it was illegal.
They minimize business cycles by promoting growth during the contractionary phase of the business cycle. The government can promote growth through fiscal policy or monetary policy.
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