There was a brief depression in the U.S. from 1918-1921. This was caused due to inflation that occurred from Europe's take over of production from the U.S.
** The cause of the brief recession was the end of World War I.** ;
The brief recession in the United States during 1918 and 1919 was caused by a post-war economic transition, significant inflation, widespread labor strikes, and general economic uncertainty. These factors led to decreased consumer spending and productivity, resulting in a recessionary period. Overall, the economy struggled to adjust from wartime to peacetime conditions.
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