Contradictions in American history (1890-WWII)?

Question

I need help really bad :(

Does anyone know of any contradictions in U.S. history during 1890 until the beginning of WWII? Ones related to the growth of government, changing social values of Americans, an expanded American foreign policy, and the economy leading up to the great depression. I need the contradictions.

Thank you so much!

Answer 1

The country strongly believe in Isolationism. Yet, the the major corporations were eager to find new markets for their goods and services. They believed Trade could be keep separate from International Politics, but History does not agree.
Prohibition was also a great contradiction. The company swayed back and forth on the issue endlessly.
Civil Rights also provides some interesting contradictions. Some Latins were labeled Black and others White based upon illogical beliefs.