Patriot’s History of the United States
Study Questions Enlarging the Public SectorChapter 16a, p558-73 through Social Change
1.
Briefly state the Twenties Myth and the truth.
2.
After 1921, what did President Harding’s Treasury Secretary want to do about the national
debt? Describe the process and outcome.
3.
What did you learn about the Election of 1920?
4.
Who was Andrew Mellon? What did he accomplish?
5.
What were the three scandals that damaged Harding?
6.
Give Calvin Coolidge’s background.
7.
Describe Collidge’s attitude towards labor.
8.
What did you learn about economic growth during the Harding/Coolidge years?
9.
How did Henry Ford and GM contribute to the economy and culture?
10. The demand for cars led to what other demands?
11. Name some auxiliary items that were required.
12. How did RCA change the culture?
13. Describe the progression of motion pictures.
14. During Prohibition, how did crime and bootlegging become such a problem?
15. Why did support for Prohibition disappear? What happened in 1933?
16. How did Europe react to the economic success in the United States?
17. Who owned stock?
18. What did Coolidge really say about business?
19. How did Coolidge contribute to the Great Bull Market?