Ch. 10 Good Times and Hard Times Flashcards
a candidate who runs for office with another candidate, such as a vice president.
running mate
in election in which one candidate wins by a large majority.
landslide
not honest; untrustworthy
dishonest
a public disgrace that may damage a reputation
scandal
a community next to a city
suburb
goods, such as clothing and cars, that people buy and use
consumer goods
prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and drinking of alcoholic beverages
prohibition
a place selling alcohol illegally during prohibition
speakeasy
an opinion made before the facts are known; a judgement is made about someone just on the basis of race or religion
prejudice
a time in the 1930’s when the economy was poor and many people could no make enough money to support themselves
Great Depression
money invested in a business
stock
a tax on a purchase
sales tax
to clear off trees and earth to remove minerals
strip mine
to lose movement in a body part
paralyze
a group of workers who join together to cause change
labor union
