America 1920-1973 Flashcards
When was the Wall Street Crash?
1929
Which political party helped to make America wealthier during the 1920s?
Republican
What has America exported to Europe during the First World War which made American companies very rich by 1918?
Food and weapons
Which approach did the Republicans use towards the economy?
Laissez-faire
What is a tariff?
Tax on imports
Who benefitted the most from laissez faire, tariffs and low taxes?
Businessmen
The sale of which consumer items helped to grow the economy?
Radios, vacuum cleaners and washing machines
What were the benefits of mass production?
Quicker and cheaper
What was hire purchase?
Paying in instalments
Who produced the most cars in 1920s America?
Henry Ford
What was the most popular type of Ford in the 1920s?
Model T
Who did not share in the economic boom?
African Americans, immigrants, farmers and old industry workers
What was the name given to the 1920s era in America?
The Roaring Twenties
What percentage did the average wage increase by in the 1920s?
11.1%
How many radio stations were registered by 1922 (there was 1 registered in 1921)?
508
What was the name of a famous jazz dance?
The Charleston