The Economic Boom (1 gen 1920 anni – 31 dic 1929 anni)
Descrizione:
The Economic Boom:
- America joined WW1 in 1917, losing less resources and making them comparatively wealthy.
- They had large supplies of natural resources such as timber that facilitated cheap production
- They sold goods such as medicines and weaponries to rebuilding European nations
- Millions of ordinary Americans participated in the stock market
- Mass production created jobs and cheap goods
- The electricity industry boomed, allowing after-dark spending activities and cheaper, newer appliances
- Loans and hire purchase schemes were commonplace and promoted spending
- Laissez Faire from the Republican government accelerated business growth
- Low taxation and high tariffs increased consumer ability to purchase American goods
Henry Ford:
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Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
1 gen 1920 anni
31 dic 1929 anni
~ 10 years