Chapter 24 The Roaring Twenties
Section 1 questions: answer in complete sentences. You do not need to restate
the question as part of your answer. You DO need capitals and periods.
1.
What did Harding promise people if elected president?
2.
What were some things he supported?
3.
What was Harding’s view on business?
4.
What was the Fordney-McCumber Tariff AND why was it passed?
5.
What were some of the main reasons for America’s increased prosperity?
(wealth, good times)
6.
How did Ford manage to sell so many cars?
7.
What other transportation industries grew at this time? What was the
impact? Who are some well-known people associated with this industry?
8.
What was the effect of products being made faster and cheaper?
9.
What were a few ways people for paying for these products?
10.
What was a negative result of protecting industries with a tariff?
11.
What was a result of farmers having better machinery?
12.
What was the effect of allowing investors to buy stocks on credit?
13.
What was the result of government favoring corporate interests over
social progress?
14.
What was the Teapot Dome about?
15.
Who became president after Harding?
16.
What was his stance on business?
17.
What is meant by laissez faire economics?
18.
What was Coolidge’s position on dealing with social and economic
problems?
19.
Discuss why there was increased prosperity at this time.
20.
All Americans prospered at this time. TRUE or FALSE? Give examples to
support your answer.