USA economic and political impacts post-WWI

By mneubelt3

  • End of WWI

    Armistice ends figinting Nov. 11 and treaty of versailles is signed June 28th, 1919.
  • Period: to

    Wilson

    Democratic president that saw the US through WWI. Public turns for new approach from a Republican candidate, Harding.

  • Prohibition

    18th ammendment that made alcohol illegal and resulted in bootleging and organized crime.

  • Economic recession

    The large number of soldiers looking for jobs and the turn over of the economy from wartime goods to consumer products.

  • Roaring 20's

    There was a economic boom that lasted through the 20's causing cultural and social changes and higher standards of living.