CONTENT STATEMENT
An improved standard of living for many, combined with technological innovations in communication, transportation, and industry resulted in social and cultural changes and tensions.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Following World War I, the United States experienced a period of successful advances in industry and an economic boom that improved the standards of living for many Americans.
Technological innovations in industry, transportation, and communication included:
- the assembly line;
- automobile;
- commercial aircraft;
- talking motion pictures;
- commercial radio broadcasts; and
- wider circulation of newspapers and magazines;
- These innovations brought change, but some changes challenged social norms and increased tensions.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe how an improved standard of living for many, combined with technological innovations in communication, transportation and industry, resulted in social and cultural changes