During the 1920s, the standard of living was often measured by indicators such as income levels, consumption patterns, and access to consumer goods. The rise of mass production made items like automobiles, radios, and household appliances more accessible, reflecting improved living conditions. Additionally, changes in employment and wages contributed to a growing middle class, further indicating an elevated standard of living during this decade. Overall, economic indicators like GDP growth and consumer spending also played a crucial role in assessing living standards during this period.
Tariffs are not that high in the USA during the 1920s. European countries had high tariffs as well, definitely compared to the pre-WW1 period, but this was mostly because of problems reestablishing the gold standard
The growth of the nation's economy during the 1920s was called urbanization.
The growth of the nation's economy during the 1920s was called urbanization.
Unions suffered a substantial decline in membership and influence during the 1920s.
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lower taxes and higher wages
The growth of technology helped. They were able to use modern technology to help make life easier and they were making more money.
Advertisements showed a higher standard of living to which people could aspire.
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Mexicans living in America were deported or pressured to leave the United States during the 1920s but even more during the Great Depression.
Edith Wharton wrote the "Abroad" column for the New York Times in the 1920s. She used it to share her observations on European culture and society during her time living in France.
During the 1920s
Tariffs are not that high in the USA during the 1920s. European countries had high tariffs as well, definitely compared to the pre-WW1 period, but this was mostly because of problems reestablishing the gold standard
The growth of the nation's economy during the 1920s was called urbanization.
The growth of the nation's economy during the 1920s was called urbanization.
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during the 1920s people bought on margin and factories boomed