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History of Volsteadism
In the early years of the Great Depression, prohibition was still in place, and the production and sale of alcohol was illegal. The fight for prohibition had been a long struggle until alcohol was made illegal by the 18th amendment. Even before the…
It Depends on the Kind of a Shot it is Whether or not it Violates the Constitution
While prohibition was intended to eliminate drinking in the U.S., it created other problems, such as organized crime. Even though prohibition was in the Constitution, many people felt that the country should focus on more important issues facing the…
Is Politics Responsible for Business Conditions?
The 1920s was a time of economic prosperity. Businesses were thriving, investments were strong, consumption was consistent, people had work. Of course, Carey Orr opines, the “party in power” would claim the success. But after the Stock Market crash…
It’s Wonderful What a Change of Diet Will Do
During the 1920s, the idea of Republican prosperity was strong throughout the United States. The 1928 election of Herbert Hoover, a Republican, reflected the want for more prosperity. The Democratic Party during the election of 1928 had little chance…
Comments from Three Countries on the Dispute Between Britain and Israel.
This cartoon, seen in the New York Times, is a black-and-white collection of three separate political cartoons, each under a header reading “Comments from three countries on the dispute between Britain and Israel.” The left cartoon shows the…
