Monday- Start Going over the 1920's Statements
Describe some major inventions in the 1920's
1920-First U.S. Radio
1921-Adhesive Bandage, Lie Detector
1922-Electric Blender
1923-Traffic Signal, Instant Camera
1925-Television
1926-Garage Door opener
1927-Bread Slicer, Pressure Washer
1929-Frozen Food
The First Radio Broadcast was on election night, and it discussed the results of the election
In 1918, one out of 13 families had a car
in 1929, 4 out of 5 families had cars
in 1925, 10% of the workforce was involved with the industry.
The changes were that manufactured items became more purchasable for the common man.
Normalcy-wanted the U.S. to return to the normal way of life after WWI
This was Warren G. Harding's campaign policy, and it achieved his bid for presidency
Isolationism- to remain alone or stray away from foreign afairs. they did this from creating high import taxes, which helped limit foreign entanglement, which helped up focus on out own problems.
Policies- Laissez Faire (Hands Off) The presidents during the 1920's would leave the economy to their own peoples choices ,and would not interfere. Trickle Down Theory-Benefits for the wealthy, which would have more investors buy stocks. This would have banks increase spending.
Rugged Individualism- Not depending on the governments, which would have people solve problems themselves, which may lead to working harder.
Speakeasies-Illegal Drinking Dens, sold "soft drinks"
The speak-easy itself was a code so it would not be known to a lot of people.
Bootlegging- the illegal manufacturing and sales of liquor.
Communism-A political party, all property and companies are owned by the government
Red Scare- Fear of Communism
1917-Royal Family of Russia was overthrown and killed
1922-Russia becomes Soviet Union
Americans were afriad that the USSR would take over the U.S. and remove their freedoms
1919- A series of 36 bomb explosions lead to a campaign against communists, which 6000 were arrested, and some were deported.
Jazz Music was popular during the 1920's, especially because it was "roaring"
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