Question

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

Answer:

The Great Depression had a greater impact on the US, no one wants to go back to their lowest point. The US hustles to not fall short or even come close to the economic status they were at during the 1930s.

Answer 2

Answer:

A final response to the Depression was welfare capitalism, which could be found in countriesincluding Canada, Great Britain, and France. ... European countries significantly reduced unemployment by 1936. However, the American jobless rate still exceeded 17 percent as late as 1939, when World War II began in Europe.