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Why did workers in old industries like coal not share in the prosperity of the 1920s?
Why did workers in old industries like coal not share in the prosperity of the 1920s?
- Lack of government support
- Decrease in demand for coal because of oil (correct)
- Due to competition from other industries
- High taxes on coal production
What was a significant weakness in the US economy during the 1920s?
What was a significant weakness in the US economy during the 1920s?
- Tax policies favoring the working class
- Unequal distribution of wealth (correct)
- More demand for agricultural products
- Overproduction of consumer goods
What was one of the problems faced by farmers during the 1920s boom?
What was one of the problems faced by farmers during the 1920s boom?
- Government subsidies encouraging surplus production
- Ease of selling surplus abroad
- Increased demand for agricultural products
- Overproduction leading to falling prices (correct)
What was the impact of retaliatory tariff on farmers during the 1920s?
What was the impact of retaliatory tariff on farmers during the 1920s?
What contributed to the increasing amount of debt in America during the 1920s?
What contributed to the increasing amount of debt in America during the 1920s?
Why did many Americans, such as farmers and agricultural workers, not prosper during the boom?
Why did many Americans, such as farmers and agricultural workers, not prosper during the boom?
How did the decline in demand for consumer goods affect the US economy in the 1920s?
How did the decline in demand for consumer goods affect the US economy in the 1920s?
What percentage of American homes had electricity by 1927?
What percentage of American homes had electricity by 1927?
What was a major consequence of overproduction by American industries and businesses during the 1920s?
What was a major consequence of overproduction by American industries and businesses during the 1920s?
What was the impact of the laissez-faire policy on the economy?
What was the impact of the laissez-faire policy on the economy?
What was the impact of the stock market crash on shareholders and speculators?
What was the impact of the stock market crash on shareholders and speculators?
How did foreign governments respond to US tariffs on their goods?
How did foreign governments respond to US tariffs on their goods?
What contributed to the decrease in business profits during the 1920s?
What contributed to the decrease in business profits during the 1920s?
What was the term used for the day when nearly 13 million shares were sold on the Wall Street stock exchange?
What was the term used for the day when nearly 13 million shares were sold on the Wall Street stock exchange?
What was a major limitation on exporting surplus goods abroad for US businesses?
What was a major limitation on exporting surplus goods abroad for US businesses?
How did banks become involved in speculation on the stock market?
How did banks become involved in speculation on the stock market?
What was a significant effect of the Great Depression on industrial production and prices?
What was a significant effect of the Great Depression on industrial production and prices?
In the United States, during the Great Depression, how much did industrial production fall between 1929 and 1933?
In the United States, during the Great Depression, how much did industrial production fall between 1929 and 1933?
What was a major factor contributing to the Great Depression according to many scholars?
What was a major factor contributing to the Great Depression according to many scholars?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on unemployment in the United States?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on unemployment in the United States?
What was a major consequence of the stock market crash in October 1929?
What was a major consequence of the stock market crash in October 1929?
What action did the Parlement take in response to Brienne's attempt to enforce the proposal with a 'lit de justice'?
What action did the Parlement take in response to Brienne's attempt to enforce the proposal with a 'lit de justice'?
What was the significance of the Paris residence, Palais Royal, during this period?
What was the significance of the Paris residence, Palais Royal, during this period?
What resulted from Louis' attempts to force through reforms with a Royal Session?
What resulted from Louis' attempts to force through reforms with a Royal Session?
What was the outcome of Paris Parlement's May 1788 'Issued' statement?
What was the outcome of Paris Parlement's May 1788 'Issued' statement?
What did the Royal Court plan to do to end the power of the Paris Parlement?
What did the Royal Court plan to do to end the power of the Paris Parlement?
What led to 3 months of political violence known as the Revolt of the Nobles?
What led to 3 months of political violence known as the Revolt of the Nobles?
What did Necker's recall symbolize during this period?
What did Necker's recall symbolize during this period?
What did the Assembly of Notables decide on regarding the method of debate for the estates?
What did the Assembly of Notables decide on regarding the method of debate for the estates?
What led to widespread riots and civil unrest during this period?
What led to widespread riots and civil unrest during this period?
What resulted in Louis being forced to submit to agreeing to an Estates General for 1789?
What resulted in Louis being forced to submit to agreeing to an Estates General for 1789?
What was the response of the clergy to the proposed reforms by Calonne?
What was the response of the clergy to the proposed reforms by Calonne?
Why did the Notables feel offended by Calonne's actions?
Why did the Notables feel offended by Calonne's actions?
What did Calonne propose to do with the corvee royal?
What did Calonne propose to do with the corvee royal?
What did Calonne propose in relation to the Estates general?
What did Calonne propose in relation to the Estates general?
Why was Calonne dismissed by Louis in April 1787?
Why was Calonne dismissed by Louis in April 1787?
What did Brienne attempt to register despite opposition from the Parlements?
What did Brienne attempt to register despite opposition from the Parlements?
What was Calonne's response when the Assembly of Notables was not convinced of the financial situation's desperation?
What was Calonne's response when the Assembly of Notables was not convinced of the financial situation's desperation?
What did Calonne propose regarding protestants?
What did Calonne propose regarding protestants?
Why did many Notables dislike Calonne's manner of implementing reforms?
Why did many Notables dislike Calonne's manner of implementing reforms?
What was the response of Marie Antoinette towards Calonne's dismissal?
What was the response of Marie Antoinette towards Calonne's dismissal?
