... work wages increased. People of all classes were now able to spend more money leading to a consumer based culture. On the other hand, the passage of the 18th amendment that banned alcohol changed the US into a breeding place for organized crime and law breaking. It can be argued that US entrance into World War I and consumerism [together] had a great impact on ... a large number of Americans lawbreakers (The National Experience). Essentially, national prohibition created a very successful "bootlegger" business which involved smuggling and distributing alcoholic beverages, as most of tod...

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... acts violated the production code, but it remained available to the public. The Catholic Church was outraged and attempted to remove it from society, but they were ultimately unsuccessful, as a banned movie amplifies one's curiosity. However, when analyzing "Red Dust"" through a modern-day cultural lens, this movie is considered tame to the majority of cinemas produced today. While there are acts ... is morally acceptable to show to the public. Comparing "Red Dust"" to the majority of films that are produced today, this film would not be considered obscene, as sex and drugs are common d...

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... to get high profits from their work." Progressives fought to eliminate child labor so children could receive more education and improve their quality of life. From the vigorous battle, Illinois banned children under the age of fourteen from working and also limited the workdays to eight hours. (Out of Many, 614) In addition to the revoluntaries that encouraged reforms, muckrakers also ... against the horror stories and demanded change. Directly after the publishing of The Jungle, the Pure Food and Drug Act established the Food and Drug Administration, which tested and approved drugs bef...

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