Mass Consumption – (definition)
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The Roaring Twenties – Overview Why were the 1920’s so prosperous? Prosperous – Having success, flourishing, being well off Reason #1 Impact of the Automobile – Henry Ford developed the assembly line (parts can be made faster and can be made by unskilled workers) What impact did Ford’s assembly line have on the U.S.? Ford’s assembly line makes car production cheaper Cars are much more affordable – no longer just toys for the wealthy New Businesses – gas stations, restaurants, and tourism businesses boom and it becomes easy to live in rural areas Reason #2 The development of New Industries – widespread use of electricity allows for many new industries, jobs, and profits What are some of the new industries in the 1920s? 1. The Automobile Industry 2. The Electrical Industry 3. Radio and Motion Picture Industries Reasons #3 More Efficient Production Techniques – New techniques in manufacturing and industrial production (such as the assembly line) allow industry to be more efficient What is an assembly line? Workers stay in one place doing the same job, as products come to them on a conveyor belt Efficient Production Techniques make huge quantities of goods available and people have money to spend on them – It is a time of MASS CONSUMPTION!!!!
A large amount of items are being produced, purchased, and used During the 1920s, there are many changes within the United States… We will examine 3 forms of changes in American Society: What are some political changes? What are some economic changes? What are some social changes? Political Changes during the 1920s Politically, the U.S. was led between 1920-1930 by 3 Republican Presidents… Can you name them?? Warren Harding (1921-1923) -- Republican Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) -- Republican Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) -- Republican President Warren Harding (1920-1923) “A Return to Normalcy” –Harding’s campaign motto when he won the 1920 election: promises to get America back to normal after the war and to run a government less involved in business and foreign affairs (wants to end the
Harding’s Presidency is most remembered for its scandals: Teapot Dome Scandal: Government officials accepted bribes from business men (money in exchange for government oil fields in Teapot Dome, Wyoming) President Calvin Coolidge 1923-1929 "Stay Cool with Coolidge" Took over after Harding's death Committed to business Laissez Faire approach to the economy "Coolidge Prosperity" -- the economy improves under Coolidge The Kellogg-Briand Pact -- passed in 1928 during Coolidge's presidency. This was an agreement among nations to outlaw war, except in self-defense. Nations agree to settle disputes through peaceful means and not through war. (Problem: there was no way to enforce the pact) President Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) Promised to help end poverty and unequal distribution of wealth in the U.S. Laissez faire government Wanted to "help people help themselves" PROBLEM!!!!!! Hoover was President during the Stockmarket Crash in October of 1929 (Black Tuesday) --- leading to the start of the great depression Economic Changes during the 1920s Republican presidents are pro-business and follow a laissez-faire policy Many people experience economic prosperity – An Economic Boom!!! Did everyone experience economic prosperity? Who DID NOT? Farmers Native Americans African Americans Farmers – Small farmers are hurt by the economy. Post WWI when European farmers begin producing again, American farmers are producing too much and prices fall. •Farmers can't afford all of the luxury consumer goods and technology
High unemployment rate and short lifespan African Americans -- faced discrimination, segregation is still legal The KKK becomes active again (against African Americans) Big corporations and the wealthy benefited the most from the economy!! Directory: uploads uploads -> Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba uploads -> Raíces y Sueños: the Artistry of Cuba Call for Art – Exhibit Application uploads -> Why did democracy develop in Britain after 1850? Introduction uploads -> Draft land restitution policy uploads -> Chapter 10: a new civilization emerges in western europe uploads -> Landmark Supreme Court Cases uploads -> Civil Rights Movement Unit Summary uploads -> Lesson plan template Download 18.82 Kb. Share with your friends:
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