American Society in the 1920’s

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In the nineteen twenty’s there were several factors that contribute to the changes in American society. After World War One many Americans were fed up with President Wilson and his liberal policies. The frustrations were evident because the people voted the Republicans into office the first elections in the nineteen twenty’s. The presidency brought fourth the new conservative area and the Republicans gain their power back after the electing President Harding.

However, President Harding died before he could finish his presidency in 1923, and Vice President Calvin Coolidge took the office as President. He was also reelected in the nineteen twenty-four election. While President Coolidge served in office, the United States had one of the greatest periods of prosperity.

The United States was in debt from World War One, therefore taxes where reduced to help move the economy. This move helped the United States to profit and pays it debts. The United States also enforce a tariff that would encourage Americans to buy domestic products instead of imported good. President Coolidge als...

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