During the 1920s people who lived in the industrial cities and towns benefited from the effects of \u2018Mass Production\u2019. The use of assembly lines meant that the cost of many goods kept on falling which meant that more people could afford to buy them. This kick started the cycle of prosperity in these industrial towns and gave people jobs which meant that they could now afford to buy washing machines, vacuum cleaners, cars and radios.<\/strong><\/p>\n However, many people living in the agricultural (farming) areas of the USA could not afford to buy these new goods. They suffered from the effects of \u2018Mass Production\u2019.<\/p>\n Before mass production farming techniques were introduced into farming, everything was done using muscle power. This involved employing hundreds of people to plant and harvest crops. The introduction of \u2018Hire Purchase\u2019 and new machines such as combine harvesters and tractors meant that farmers could produce more food using less people. This led to an increase in unemployment and a drop in wages for farm labourers. Farming areas such as the South and the Mid West were badly affected.<\/p>\n Video Clip: American Farmers in the 1920’s<\/p>\n