... reduce inventories. A similar story held for makers of household appliances. Perhaps more than any other part of the economy, agriculture suffered throughout the 1920s. During World War I, international demand for food crops such as wheat and corn soared, causing prices to rise. Farmers planted more crops and took out loans to buy land and equipment. After the war, demand for farm ... people then had trouble paying off their growing debts. Faced with debt, consumers cut back on spending. Consumers also spent less because their incomes were not rising fast enough. During the 1920s, nearl...

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... of national broadcasting. Radio announcers were becoming personalities, adored by millions, and politicians actively encouraged the new medium. When television was introduced it brought about an enormous change to the nation. A new way of telling stories, a new outlook on the media world. It made anchors into celebrities. The largest effect the television made was it made its audience view the world ... where watching it daily has become routine. Nowadays, people don't find the time for an art exhibit, crafts, or even a candle lit dinner. Deadlines, cell phones, basketball games, the in...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate