Among the myths exploded in this book are those concerning Wilson's internationalism, the effects of affluence on American society, and the causes of the Depression

This collection situates over seventy essential primary documents in their historical context to illustrate the American experience during the interwar era (1919-1941). Introduces a broad range of cultural and historical topics, from race and the role of women to trends in literature and the Great Depression Includes a range of photographs and illustrations End-of-chapter questions encourage critical thinking and analysis, while a bibliography prepares students for further research

This text is a comprehensive study of the United States from 1919 to 1941. It is based around the authors' narrative which is combined with source material which seeks to give students a deep insight into the boom years of the 1920s and the harsh Depression of the 1930s. Full syllabus coverage is provided and also included are the real history classroom strategies that the Schools History Project have pioneered. It is based around the authors' narrative which is combined with source material which seeks to give students a deep insight into the boom years of the 1920s and the harsh Depression of the 1930s. Popular in Australia, it is supported by a comprehensive Teacher Resource Book.

This unit focuses on the USA between the world wars, examining the economic, social and political changes that took place between 1919 and 1941. The purpose of this course is to investigate the American economy, and the reasons for and consequences of the boom of the 1920s, the Depression of the 1930s, and the significance of the beginning of the Second World War. It also promotes an understanding of social changes across the time period, and the political and economic impact of Roosevelt's New Deal.