What were some of the major problems the U.S. faced during this decade?

The 1920s was a decade that brought drastic changes to the United States. What were some of the major problems the U.S. faced during this decade?
Students must answer one of the three essay questions using six IDs from the provided list and two Unit 3 Documents. The essay must include a strong introduction with a thesis sentence, one body paragraph per ID, topic and transition sentences, and a formal conclusion. The essay is worth 200 points or 20% of your grade, please review the grading rubric for more information and follow the format instructions listed below.
Red Summer 1919
The First Red Scare
Wall Street Bombing 1920
J. Edgar Hoover
The League of Nations
Radio & Film
Consumer Culture
Buying on Margin/Credit
Equal Rights Amendment
The Flapper
Harlem Renaissance
Prohibition/Alcohol Wars
2nd KKK
Tulsa Race Massacre 1921
Rosewood Massacre 1923
Mexican Immigration
Immigration Act of 1924
Fundamentalist Revolt
The Lost Generation
Scopes Trial 1925
Yakima Valley Riot 1927
Election of 1928
LULAC 1929
Stock Market Crash 1929

Unit 3 Documents:
1. Woden Teachout_Flag of Race The Ku Klux Klan- Book Chapter
2. The Mexican Repatriation- Primary Sources
(0NLY READINGS ALLOWED FOR SOURCES, NO OUTSIDE SOURCES)

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-Type your essay on a Word document and submit it as an attachment
-Do not copy/paste your essay on the message box
-Underline your 6 IDs
-Use in-text citations for your documents
-Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, justified evenly across margins
-Failure to follow these instructions will result in the loss of 3 points per infraction
-This penalty is in addition to the rubric
-Email the instructor if you have questions about these guidelines or format

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