On what was the economic boom based?

The boom was dominated by the so called 'new' industries: cars, chemicals, electricity, and electrical products. Cars led the way. Mass produced cars were so cheap that most Americans were able to afford them. The enormous increase in the number of cars crated a demand for steel, glass and rubber, so these industries also boomed. This lesson will look at those industries.

Lessons & Resources » How far did the US economy boom in the 1920s?

• Political Cartoon Interpretation
• Why is Henry Ford so significant in American history?
• Why did some industries prosper while some did not?
• Why did agriculture not share in the prosperity?
• Did all Americans benefit from the boom?