The 1920sThe 1920s were a decade of pleasure, employment and, for some, disappointment. It was a decade classified as the “Roaring Twenties”. Men returning from World War I faced unemployment, wheat farmers and oil companies were growing rich, new modern conveniences were being dreamed up, and fashion was a major issue among the wealthy. During the 1920s, the economy had a definite impact on society. This benefited some, but harmed others. The beneficiaries are prairie farmers and oil companies. The people who did not benefit were American soldiers returning from World War I. By the mid-twenties, a wheat farmer was the perfect fit. Business was booming for all wheat producers, countries like Europe, which were at war, were hungry for American wheat and contributed immensely to the American wheat industries. Farmers began making more money than ever before and began purchasing farm machinery to replace their livestock and horses. Wheat prices have reached an all-time high, giving the U.S. wheat industry an even greater advantage and a greater source of revenue in our economy. American soldiers, on the other hand, who returned from war expected to find employment upon their return, but even after fighting for their country, they were unable to find employment. It was very difficult to find a job because women and immigrants had hired them all during the war. The American soldiers were surprised at how difficult it was to...