Ch 22 Politics of the Roaring 20 s

Ch. 22: Politics of the Roaring 20 s Mr. Snyder 11 th Grade U. S. History

Section 1: America’s Postwar Issues • After _________, most Americans wanted to be ___________ • Remain distant from issues of the rest of the world, especially _________ • _____________ increased in 1919 • ___________ swept through America • ________ backlash in govt. occurred • Republicans gained control of both houses of ___________ and presidency

The Soviet Union • _______ became Soviet Union (_______) in 1917, a Communist state • USSR stands for United Soviet _________________ • Vladimir ________ led ___________(group of communist _________) who overthrew the Czar • Communist party was formed in __________ in 1919 • After WWI, communism grew across the world • Communism is a part of socialism and was founded by ______

The Red Scare • Americans felt _______ by the spread of communism due to the Russian Revolution • ___________ is an economic and political system based on ______ distribution of resources, no private ________ and rule by ___________

The Red Scare Contd. • Communism is a threat to ____________ • Americans feared their way of life would be taken over by communists • Post WWI, featured much _______ in America in form of ______ and other actions

The Palmer Raids __________ Gen. A. Mitchell ________ led raids in 1920 to prevent all _________ and anarchists from _________ -Arrested suspected radicals without warrants -used reason of national security to ignore the 4 th Amendment -Palmer fueled Red Scare ________

Sacco and Vanzetti • __________ anarchists Sacco & Vanzetti convicted for ________ during an armed robbery • _____________ against them was suspect, but they were __________ with ties to communism • both were sentenced to execution – execution was symbolic of discrimination against ________ beliefs during Red _______

The KKK Rises Again • Due to the Red Scare and nativism, the _______ was more popular than ever in _______ • By ____, the Klan had 4. 5 million members • frequently held rallies in the middle of _________, D. C. • The KKK focused on removing all Catholics, __________, and African -Americans from influence in American society • KKK believed these were groups that consisted of communists and __________

Congress Limits Immigration • Congress limited immigration from ________ and _________ Europe in early 20 s A reaction to the _______ and ________ policies • The _________ Act of 1921 • set up a quota system to control and _____ immigration • Only a certain number of immigrants from each ______ would be admitted every year based on the percentage in the previous year’s ________

1919 Labor Unrest Many strikes took place after WWI -after the war, many workers embraced socialist views and wanted better working conditions and pay Boston ________ Strike • Boston PD officers went on strike demanding ______ and benefits U. S. ______ Workers Strike-Sept. 1919 United _____ Miners Strike-_______. 1919 *Only time government took side of _______ in strike was in _____ strike.

Union Difficulties in the 1920 s • The 1920 s ____ organized _______ – ______ membership dropped by 1. 5 mil. – __________ views hurt labor unions and increased _____________ views • Blacks excluded from membership, and _________ were willing to work in poor conditions without unions • Only ______ of African-American workers were in unions in 1926

SECTION 2: THE HARDING PRESIDENCY • In 1920, Warren G. ________ from Ohio was elected president • Harding’s ______ policy goal was to return America to “_________” and help rebuild ________ after World War I • Two ways he did this: 1. ____________ denounced war as a ______ policy 2. _______ Plan provided ____ to Germany to pay _____/England who then paid the _____

Scandal Hits Harding • Harding was very laissez-faire towards business and his own __________ – Most times he didn't know what __________ were doing In _______ Scandal, Sec. Of Interior Albert _______ received illegal money from two oil companies as ______ • Fall was tried for corruption and sent to jail, ________ was not punished

Section 3: The Business of America is Business • In 1923, Harding died while in office, and VP Calvin __________ from Massachusetts became president • Coolidge was reelected in ______ New president, Calvin Coolidge, was even more pro-business than Harding – Extremely ________ and continued many of the same _______ as Harding Nicknamed “_______” because he did not say or do much

Scientific Management In order to increase efficiency in factories, -engineer _______ devised ideas of: • _________ lines • _________ roles given to each _________ Practices perfected by _______ Ford in his Ford auto plans in Michigan • Ford's workers maximized production during ______ days and were also given days off too

The Impact of the Automobile • The auto was the _______ of the American economy from 1920 through the 1970 s • changed American landscape and _______ • increased transportation _______ state lines and allowed people to move further away from ______ and _________ • The _____________ was the _____ car in America. Over 15 million were sold by 1927.

The Impact of the Automobile Contd. The auto also created a movement of the ____________ called ___________ -movement to outside of ______ but ________ to city for work Among the many changes were: • Paved _______, traffic ______, shopping centers • Freedom for _______ families • Independence for ______ and ______ people • By 1920 80% of world’s vehicles were in U. S.

The American Standard of Living Grows • The 1920 s were __________ for the U. S. • _____ and _______ class lived well _________ 40% of the world’s wealth • The average annual _______ rose 35% during the 1920 s _____________ (money to spend, not just money to ____ bills), ________ increased

New Household Conveniences • While ___________ powered much of the economic boom of the 1920 s, the use of __________ also transformed the nation • Electric _________, stoves, irons, toasters, vacuums, _______ and sewing machines were all new • By the end of the 1920 s, the _______ of American ______ had electricity • Only _______ areas did not have easy access to electricity

American Economic Prosperity Many during the 1920 s believed the prosperity would _______ forever ______, production, Gross National Product, and the ________market all rose significantly • From 1924 -1928, ______ were down and business profits up • _______ were high which helped American manufacturers, but hurt farmers • Government __________ in business was minimal

Problems on the Horizon? • __________ expanded recklessly • Consumers spent money at will • Called conspicuous __________ • Means to spend money without a care • Too much was bought on ______ using ________ plans, including ________ • Plans were set up to be paid back, but many _________ just accumulated ______ • Debts were _______ due to economic boom