Key Words Flashcards
Laissez faire
Government take a “hands off” approach to the economy, letting people keep their money
Immigration
Moving from one country into another
Protectionism
Import Tax– protecting USA’s economy
Prohibition
Ban on alcohol
Flappers
Young, wealthy women with disposable income, who party and usually visit jazz clubs
Industrialisation
The growth of infrastructure and economic stability
Feminism
A movement advocating for women’s rights
American Dream
The idea that prosperity is achieveable through hard work and determination
Al Capone
An infamous American gang leader during the prohibition era
Assembly Lines
Mass production invented by Henry Ford
Henry Ford
Founder of the Ford motor company, who invented the assembly line. He was known for his high pay for workers
