Modern U.S. History

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Modern U.S. History Ch. 24, Section 1 Assign. “Boom Times”

1. What impact did the end of World War I have on the economy?

2. What were the central issues of the Presidential election of 1920? What did the Republican candidate, Warren Harding, promise voters?

3. What kinds of things did President Harding do to improve the economy once he was in office?

4. Define: Teapot Dome (follow “5 W Questions” when defining)

5. What actions did President Coolidge take once he replaced Harding in office? 6. What was agreed upon by the nations that signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?

7. What was the name of the inexpensive automobile that was produced by Henry Ford? In what city were they made in? How much did each of these cars cost?

8. How was Henry Ford able to produce automobiles so quickly and inexpensively?

9. What did Henry Ford do that made his employees more loyal to his company?

10. Define: installment plan

11. With electricity more available and inexpensive, what new products were now available for middle class consumers?

12. What bold claim did Herbert Hoover make as a candidate for president in 1928, which he would soon regret?