The novel Evidence of Things Unseen by Marianne Wiggins identifies several ways in which American society modernized during the interwar period, the period between First and Second World War. To be considered modern, a country had to industrialize. “Industrialism is a way of life that encompasses profound economic, social, political and cultural changes.” (Modernization) America made three profound social changes that modernized the nation. The U.S. government attempted to improve education throughout the country, particularly focusing on rural areas. This, combined with the prosperity of the 1920s, allowed science and technology to develop at a rapid pace, which also brought with it some disadvantages. Women, tired of not being considered equal in many ways, started a movement. Marianne Wiggin's Evidence of Things Unseen clearly shows and connects how American society changed significantly as the nation became more educated, new technologies were discovered, and women gained many new rights. Education during the interwar period saw overall improvement, but there were difficult times. In the early 20th century, education was only available to the wealthy elite, as many people did not need it. The reason was that many people, about “a quarter of the country, were still working the land” (Wiggins 205) during this time. Most of the remaining three-quarters worked in family businesses. Since the children would be the future owners of these businesses, they learned the necessary skills from their parents. All this changed when Henry Ford's company and other companies began building large assembly lines for mass production. To work for these people you needed an education, so ...... middle of paper ......] VAT" (Wiggins 213). Society's acceptance of female workers was increasing. "Working for a "Wage gave women independence, and by 1930 one in four women was in paid employment" (A New Woman Emerges). Women were well on their way to being seen as equals. American society changed a lot in the interwar period. Many unexpected things happened. There were ten prosperous years followed by ten years of misery. The Americans have managed to overcome several obstacles, notably financial and social, and have modernized. Education has become an important part of people's lives and new technologies have allowed women to acquire many new rights and be closer to them. legality. The three major changes, compulsory education, new technologies and the women's movement, and their role in the modernization of America, are well reflected in the novel Evidence of Things Unseen..