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  • The USA: A nation of contrasts, 1910-1929

    • The USA: A Nation of Contrasts overview - WJEC

      America faced many challenges between 1910 and 1929. Immigration became a major issue in American society, economic problems led to the Great Depression and American culture developed significantly.

    • Immigration - WJEC

      The USA today is a multicultural society - this is largely due to the fact that a large number of people migrated there, mostly from Europe, in the early 1900s.

    • Religion and race, 1910-1929 - WJEC

      Religious freedom came to America in 1791, when the First Amendment to the Constitution was passed. This stated that America should not be dominated by one Church.

    • Crime and corruption, 1910-1929 - WJEC

      Crime and corruption were rife in the 1920s as a result of Prohibition, organised crime and Warren Harding's corrupt government.

    • Economic boom - WJEC

      America's economy boomed in the early 20th century. The Republican presidents adopted a laissez-faire policy but not everyone benefited from the prosperity.

    • The end of prosperity - WJEC

      The prosperity of the 1920s came to a sudden end after the Wall Street Crash in 1929. This led to the Great Depression of the 1930s.

    • Popular entertainment - WJEC

      American culture and society underwent a period of great change between 1910 and 1929 due to the popularity of the cinema, silent films, talkies and the impact of jazz music.

    • Role of women - WJEC

      Attitudes towards women and towards social etiquette changed considerably. The number of women working increased during the 1920s, whilst fashion and behaviour was transformed among young women.

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