America: The Story of Us S01E08 - Boom

Episode Overview

The discovery of oil in America sparks an era of prosperity. Henry Ford revolutionizes transportation, making cars accessible to everyone, leading to a nationwide surge in travel. Extensive infrastructure developments reshape the western landscape. Meanwhile, Prohibition, aimed at eradicating immorality, inadvertently boosts organized crime in the rapidly expanding urban centers.

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