Positive And Negative Effects On American Society From 1918 To 1930

Ever since the colonization of the Americas it has been on a rollercoaster of ups and downs. As the roaring twenties approached the United States constantly changed political views and social standards.1918 to 1930 were known as the roaring twenties. The beginning of these years were also known as the progressive era, an era seeking to make their nation a better place. The United States degenerated through many downsides as the people of the nation began suffering due to the negative impact of the 18th Amendment, the constant amount of political corruption and the increasing amount of riots ongoing throughout the nation all leading up to the stock market crashing of 1929. The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacturing, production, transport, and the sale of alcoholic beverages but not the actual consumption of it. Many people such as protestants and scientist believed that with less consumption of alcohol would stop the amount of crimes and better the health of many individuals. Although for a small amount of time the amendment made an effect it created criminals making illegal alcohol causing more deaths due to the poisoning of the beverage. As
Harding was not corrupt but his friends and administration made deals on the side and stealing money from the federal government. Such friends accepted money in exchange to not prosecute criminals through the justice system such as attorney Harry Daugherty. Others like interior secretary Albert Fall stealing half a million dollars from private business’ in exchange for leases to government oil reserves. Fall was the first ever cabinet member to be convicted of felony leading to the Teapot Dome Scandal. With such an untrustworthy administration the United States was led into a stock market crashing allowing the roaring twenties to still disappointment the nation. Additionally money was one sided, affecting the less