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What were the key factors contributing to the wealth inequality during the economic 'Boom' in America?
What were the key factors contributing to the wealth inequality during the economic 'Boom' in America?
The key factors included Republican government policies favoring businesses, the stock market boom, and the rise of mass production techniques.
How did the introduction of hire purchase contribute to the consumer society in the 1920s?
How did the introduction of hire purchase contribute to the consumer society in the 1920s?
Hire purchase allowed consumers to buy goods on credit, making expensive items more accessible and driving consumer spending.
What was the role of organized crime during the Prohibition era in America?
What was the role of organized crime during the Prohibition era in America?
Organized crime thrived by illegally supplying alcohol, leading to increased violence and corruption within society and law enforcement.
What challenges did Roosevelt face from opposition to the New Deal?
What challenges did Roosevelt face from opposition to the New Deal?
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What was the significance of the Sacco and Vanzetti case in the context of American society in the 1920s?
What was the significance of the Sacco and Vanzetti case in the context of American society in the 1920s?
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Study Notes
AD America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and Inequality
- Focuses on USA development during a turbulent half-century.
- Some experienced the American Dream, others faced poverty, discrimination, and prejudice.
- Students will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of this period.
- Key individuals and groups' roles in shaping change will be examined.
- The impact of these developments on society will be analyzed.
Part One: American People and the 'Boom'
- The 'Boom' encompassed benefits, advertising, consumerism, hire purchase, mass production (Ford), wealth disparity, Republican policies, and a booming stock market.
- Social and cultural elements included entertainment (cinema, jazz), and the position of women (flappers).
- Society was divided by organized crime, prohibition, racial tensions, immigration's impact, and events like the Ku Klux Klan, the Red Scare, and the Sacco and Vanzetti case.
Part Two: Bust - Americans' Experiences of the Depression and New Deal
- American society faced unemployment, impacting farmers and businessmen during the Depression.
- Hoover's responses were unpopular. Roosevelt was elected president.
- The New Deal's effectiveness on various social groups will be assessed, including successes, limitations, Supreme Court opposition, Republican and Radical political viewpoints, Roosevelt's presidency, and popular culture.
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Description
This quiz examines the complex developments in the USA from 1920 to 1973, focusing on the contrast between the American Dream and societal challenges. Students will explore political, economic, social, and cultural factors that influenced this era, including the experiences of various groups in the face of opportunity and inequality.
