The Roaring Twenties Flashcards
What state did Harding want to return the Unites States to?
Harding wanted to return the United States to a country of small government and laissez-faire, putting an end to tumultuous change.
What was the name of the scandal which Harding was involved in, and what was it about?
It was named the Teapot Dome Scandal, and it was a leasing of government land to private oil companies.
When was Calvin Coolidge President of the United States?
1924 to 1929
What was Coolidge famous for?
His laissez-faire attitude to government and business
‘The business of America is’ what?
Business
How many movie viewers were there in 1929, compared to 1930?
In 1929, there were 40 million, and in 1930, there were 100 million
What jumped in production from 8 million a year to 20 million a year, in less than a decade?
Automobiles
Why did membership in Unions decline? (Two reasons)
Because people thought that they were a very un-American concept, and due to the increased fear of Communism and the Red Scare, people did not want to be associated with them. Also, nobody was feeling under-represented due to the economic boom, so didn’t need to be part of one.
When and why was immigration closed off?
Immigration was closed off in 1924, because the government didn’t want any more poor people in the country
How many members did the KKK have in 1923?
5 million
When was it published, and what did the nineteenth amendment state?
The nineteenth amendment, published in 1920, stated that women were allowed to vote.
What was the Harlem Renaissance, and why was it so important?
The Harlem Renaissance was a burst of African literature and music in New York, and it was important because it helped ameliorate white attitudes towards blacks in the north.
When and why did the Wall Street Crash happen?
The Wall Street Crash happened in 1929, as a result of banks selling stocks on borrowed money, which eventually caused people to call their loans back, resulting in the economy collapsing
When was Warren Harding President of the United States?
1921 to 1923
What was US GDP and national debt in the 20s?
GDP - $100 billion
National debt - $20 billion
