We began Chapter 33 covering the Roaring Twenties. We discussed the economy when soldiers returned home from WW1 and the problems of unemployment which occurred when the government didn't need extra workers to make supplies for them anymore; labor when prices went up after the war but wages didn't, which led to strikes. We also discussed the reason natavism and racism rose because of immigrants taking jobs, and read about 'the Red Scare,' the Palmer Raids, and the blaming of communists and socialists for bombings that took place across the country. We concluded today's session discussing the trial and execution of Sacco and Vanzetti. Ben was well-informed and engaged; he shared plenty of his opinions freely about the topics discussed. Next week we will learn why this era was referred to as 'The Roaring Twenties.'