Problem
Part I:
In the 1920s, Americans became more comfortable with the idea of allowing a growing concentration of power and influence in the hands of industrial capitalists. In fact, they joined the bandwagon of unfettered confidence in American business.
Can you investigate what was behind this shift in opinion?
How did this shift influence the Republicans' method in supervising and developing the economy throughout the 1920s?
Part II:
There were specific political, legal, and cultural conflicts during the 1920s. Not everyone was happy with the changes that brought about an increase in personal freedom and wealth that others happily accepted.
Can you explain the difference in attitudes within the context of one or more of these conflicts?
What parallels can you find in contemporary society?