Thinking Back to the Chapter on the 1920s, Compare and Contrast

question 105

Essay

Thinking back to the chapter on the 1920s, compare and contrast the consumerism of that decade with the 1950s. How did the economic prosperity of each decade affect Americans' understanding of freedom?

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Definitions:

Own Home

Refers to possessing or having ownership of one's place of residence.

Evil Motive

A wrongful intention that is often the driving force behind harmful actions or crimes.

Criminal Act

An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.

American Law

The body of laws and legal principles that originate from the U.S. Constitution, legislative acts, judicial precedents, and regulatory statutes in the United States.