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Angliholic Posted 14 years ago
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with America reeling from the Great Depression
Early 20ths, with America reeling from the Great Depression, the government began to use fiscal policy not just ot support itself or pursue social policies but to promote overall economic growth and stability as well.
Hi,
Is it right to render the above as "In the early 20th century, with America having trouble in recovering from the Great Depression, the government began to use financial policy ... ?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is it right to render the above as "In the early 20th century, with America having trouble in recovering from the Great Depression, the government began to use financial policy ... ?" Thanks.
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'Early 20ths' is certainly wrong. Your rendering makes sense. However, the Great Depression lasted throughout the 1930s and America probably didn't show much recovery until well into the 40s, which can hardly be called 'the early 20th century'.
- 'Early 20ths' is certainly wrong.
- Your rendering makes sense.
- However, the Great Depression lasted throughout the 1930s and America probably didn't show much recovery until well into the 40s, which can hardly be called 'the early 20th century'.
- Rover
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'Early 20ths' is certainly wrong. Your rendering makes sense.
However, the Great Depression lasted throughout the 1930s and America probably didn't show much recovery until well into the 40s, which can hardly be called 'the early 20th century'.
'Early 20ths' is certainly wrong. Your rendering makes sense.
However, the Great Depression lasted throughout the 1930s and America probably didn't show much recovery until well into the 40s, which can hardly be called 'the early 20th century'.
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Thanks, Rover-KE.
But what does "with American reeling from the Great Depression" refer to?
But what does "with American reeling from the Great Depression" refer to?
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AngliholicBut what does "with American reeling from the Great Depression" refer to?Is it the word "reeling" that you need help understanding? Dictionary synonyms of "reeling" are staggering and stumbling. This usage of "to reel" is defined as "...to sway, esp under the shock of a blow..."
The Great Depression was a time when America suffered a blow t
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