week One Flashcards
What did the republicans believe in
Preserve traditions, stay out of peoples lives, laissez faire policy, low taxation
What did the democrats believe in
Preferred intervening in everyday life if necessary
Favoured helping the vulnerable such as poor or elderly
More support from southern states
When was the bill of rights
1791
What is the bill of rights
Part of the constitution and guarantees Americans a series of freedoms and rights, including the right to vote, freedom or belief.
What are the 2 types of government in the USA
Central federal government
State government
What does a central federal government mean
the political authority that governs an entire nation.
What does a state government mean
A state government is a unit of government that specifically makes and enforces laws for a state.
When was the economic boom
1920s
Reasons for the economic boom
First World War Republican government Consumer society Growing industries Mass production
What was the policy of isolationism
That the USA stayed out of the war politically and economically
What did the republican government do
Cut taxes paid by rich people
Why were there more jobs created
As more cars were made in industries
How many cars on road in 1926
20 million
When was the first Ford factory built
1903
When were assembly lines produced and what are they
Created quicker and cheaper cars, 1913
