Question

Consider what you have learned about American history from the 1920s to the 1940s. How do the stories you have read in this unit reflect what was going on in the country then? Describe what you have learned.

Answer 1

During this time period - from the 1920s to the 1940s, the American nation had major ups and downs. A major time of recession would be the famous black friday which drastically affected various aspects of life at the time and which played out an important role in how people would perceive the future in their capitalistic system. A major time of glory was during the World War II when the US played a vital role in the end victory for the allied side. 

Answer 2

For the period from the 1920s to the 1940s showed periods of prosperity and hardships for the United States.  The early twenties showed a period of prosperity as many people enjoyed many luxuries until the crash of the stock market which ushered the Great Depression where many people lost their jobs as well as their savings.  Yet through government programs and the resilience of the American people, they were able to overcome it.  The forties show America entered World War II where it had triumphed over the Axis Powers.  Following the end of the Second World War, ushered in another period of prosperity.  What I have learned is that through the good times and the bad, the citizens of the U.S. always weather out the storm of terrible times and triumph in the end.