You should know the following
| Red scare,
Palmer Raids, John L Lewis, Sacco and VAnzetti *Describe the post-war economy in the USA - why was it like this ? What caused the red scare ? What were the demands of the unions after WW I ? |
American Plan,
Ohio Gang, Tea Pot Dome Scandal Explain what harding meant by "nomalcy" What was the "republican formula"- give specific examples Describe the presidential election of 1924 - who won ? Why was Coolidge called a "hands off' president ? What did Coolidge mean by the statement "The business of America is Business" |
flapper, lost
generation, Harlem Renaissance *Describe the popular entertainment of the 1920's *Describe the developments in literature and music of the time automobile sales and their effect consumer developments (ie, credit, advertising) and their effect on society |
prohibition,
Volstead Act, John Scopes, Clarence Darrow, KKK What was the effect of prohibitipon What 4 groups did the KKK attack ? Why ? *Why was there a rift betwen rural and urban Americans |
Be sure to review the 1920's internet activity and popwerpoint presentation, class notes, etc
*= possible essay question
Using specific information to backup your argument, evaluate the validity of this statement (that is, is it correct or incorrect, and WHY ?) : The development of the automobile had little effect on the USA