Rise of Republicanism 1917-1933 Flashcards
How did Republican popularity begin to rise?
They exploited the Democratic failings
Promoted their ideologies of =
- A return to Normalcy
- Isolationism
Economic impacts of WW1?
A small economic depression leading to mass unemployment
Who won the 1920 election?
Warren G. Harding
What is Isolationism?
Distancing from the political affairs of other countries
Increase of focus onto domestic affairs
What was Harding’s slogan (1) ?
‘A return to normalcy’
What was the meaning of Harding’s slogan (1) ?
To return the USA to the pre-war state
Why was Harding’s slogan popular (1) ?
Americans were tired of WW1’s impact and instability
What was Harding’s attitude like?
A clear focus on the Laissez-faire attitude
What is Laissez-faire?
The idea of minimal government involvement in business and economy
What was Harding’s slogan (2) ?
“Less gov in business and more business in gov”
How did Harding attempt to fix WW1’s ramifications?
- Balancing the gov’s budget
- Reducing taxes
- Introducing tariffs to protect American businesses
Social impacts of WW1?
- Unpatriotic towards USA
- Demanded stability
Post-War, how did people express their discontentment?
Through riots, protests and strikes
What did the Fordeny-McCumber Tarrif do?
Encouraged people to buy American products
What helped ‘A return to normalcy’ ?
The Emergency Quota Act
What did The Emergency Quota Act do?
Restricted immigration, emphasising a focus on domestic issues
How long did Harding stay in Presidency?
1920-23
