The Roaring 20's: Crash Course US History #32

John Green guides viewers through the 1920s, a decade of booming economy, cultural shifts, and social change. He explains how the era was marked by industrial growth, jazz, flappers, and the rise of consumer credit, while warning of the impending Great Depression. The course covers key themes such as laissez‑faire capitalism, the rise of the American film industry, and the impact of the Great Depression on society. Chapters include: Introduction: The 1920s (00:00), The Roaring 20's (0:46), Laissez‑Faire Capitalism (1:14), Warren G. Harding's Corrupt Administration (1:55), Automobiles & Manufacturing (2:24), Leisure & Pop Culture (3:29), The Birth of the American Film Industry (3:57), Consumer Debt and the 'American Standard of Living' (4:23), Contemporary Celebrity Culture (4:44), Mystery Document (5:33), Flappers & Women's Liberation (6:24), Wealth Disparities in the 1920s (7:12), The Supreme Court's Juris Prudence of Civil Liberties (8:50), Hyper-Patriotism and White Supremacy (9:38), Immigration Restriction Laws (10:15), The Scopes Trial & Teaching Evolution (11:13), The Legacy of the 1920s (12:04), Credits (12:36).