jan 1, 1920 - After war, US had a minor recession BUT is followed by tremendous growth throughout the decade - Manufacturing increases 64& bet/ 1919 & 1929 - cause: *increase productivity (ASSEMBLY LINE) *energy tech (ELECTRICITY) *govt policy (TAX CUTS, DEREGULATION) —> increased CONSUMERISM (vacuums, record players, automobiles, refrigerators, radios)
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jan 1, 1920
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~ 106 years ago