Question

Between 1915 and 1945, the United States went through World War I, the booming 1920s, the Great Depression of the 1930s, and World War II. Although this time period was traumatic for many Americans, it also transformed the US identity. Think of the 1920s in contrast with the Great Depression of the 1930s. Which of these two time periods do you think has had a bigger impact on the development of US society, either from a political or cultural viewpoint? Explain why.

Answer 1

the great depression had the biggest impact since it brought an economic growth but also changed the mass culture culture that swept many Americans into consumer society.

Answer 2

• The Great Depression had a bigger impact on political and/or culture of America.
• USA developed better irrigation system
• better mechanization of farmers
• export of farming goods such as rice,sugar etc
• politicians also supported all the states to come out of The Great Depression by forming things like The Business Administration Works and started making roads,bridges,rail tracks,irrigation canals,airports ,government office buildings etc