Peace and prosperity were short-lived after World War 1 as a global depression weakened Western democracies. ... Underlying economic problems and an American stock market crisis triggered the Great Depression. -A depression ended the short period of prosperity that began in 1924.
A popular type of entertainment in the early 20th century in the US, featuring comedy, burlesque, song and dance<span />
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to serve the people of a nation, not dominate them. This is referred to as popular sovereignty.