American economy. Flashcards
Name two Republican policies which fuelled the economic boom.
- Laissez Faire.
- Tariffs.
Why didn’t farmers benefit from the boom?
- Farmers struggled in the 1920s as demand for food fell dramatically after the 1st World War.
- They struggled with overproduction.
Describe how two Republican policies affected the economic boom in the 1920s.
Laissez Faire: The Republicans believed in a laissez faire approach to the economy. This meant that they left businesses alone to make a profit.
Low Taxes: Wages increased but taxes stayed low so workers had more money to spend on American products, which increased sales and boosted profits even more.
List three new forms of entertainment available in the 1920s.
- Radio.
- Cinema.
- Sport.
List three limitations on the lives of women in the 1920s.
- Traditional views of women’s role continued, especially in rural areas.
- While women had paid work, they were still paid less than men.
- Women had gained the vote, but there were few female politicians.
List two things that damaged Hoover’s reputation.
- He refused to meet with protestors.
- Many saw him as the ‘do nothing president’.
List two promises made by Roosevelt.
- He promised a New Deal for the American people.
- He promised active government.
What was Huey Long’s criticism of the New Deal?
He felt that it didn’t go far enough.
What was the purpose of the War Production Board?
The War Production Board organised production and recruitment of workers to meet the increased demand for war goods.
What was the outcome of the Brown vs Board of Education?
Linda Brown won her case The judge declared that school segregation was unconstitutional.
How did Roe vs Wade help women?
It gave them greater control over their reproductive lives and it gave them greater rights.
