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| The Roaring Twenties •America entered the age of consumerism where people had money to spend on consumer goods. •This spending stimulated industry and business, leading to massive changes in entertainment and leisure. | •Fashions for women changed, bringing ion bobbed hair, shorter skirts, make-up and cigarettes. These women were known as Flappers. •Certain women won the right to vote, and new laws meant that women could now file for divorce. •However, more than 60% of Americans lived below the poverty line. |
| Industry and Social Change •Industrial production virtually doubled in the 1920's. America was in the cycle of prosperity. •The 5 causes of this were isolationism, technology, mass production, hire purchase and shares. •Isolationism-the government imposed high tariffs to limit foreign competition. •Technology-advances led to the rise in the electrical, chemical and film industries, and new products were available to buy. | •Mass production-Henry Ford's assembly line method increased car production. Other factories copied this so mass production spread. •Hire purchase-buying now and paying later meant more people could afford products and increased the demand for goods. •Shares-business raised money for expansion by selling shares on the stock market. |
| Problems in the 1920's •Farmers, industrial workers and African-americans all struggled in this period •Farms were producing too much, which led to food prices dropping. •Farm labourers earned only $49 a month, where as skilled factory workers could earn $140 a month. | •Because of America's high import tariffs, countries put customs duties on all american goods. This reduced american exports. •Modern machinery and electricity meant factories needed fewer people. •Revival of the Ku Kluk Klan put pressure on African-americans. •African-americans were forced to do the worst jobs for the lowest pay. |
| Prohibition and Crime •1920-the 18th amendment was passed, which banned the production, transportation or selling of alcohol. This was called prohibition. •There were 4 main reasons why prohibition was introduced: the national mood, the Anti-Saloon League, the Christian Temperance Movement and supplies. •1929-the Wickersam report stated the prohibition was not working. | •Many americans were against the prohibition and would drink in speakeasies. •The demand for illegal alcohol led to organised crime, led by gang leaders like Al Capone. •1933-Congress passed the 21st Amendment, to abolish prohibition. |
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