Prosperity and Crisis 1919-1939 Postwar Troubles

Economic outcomes of demobilization Unemployment Loss of jobs for women Rise in prices

Strikes of 1919 Main causes of the strikes were inflation, low wages and long work hours. Reactions to strikes were violence, work loss and accusations of radicalism and communism.

Causes of the Red Scare Fear of a Bolshevik revolution in the U.S. Strikes of 1919 Bomb scare of 1919 The Palmer raids

Sacco and Vanzetti trial Americans were deeply divided over the trial. Some believed that they deserved punishment. Others thought that they were condemned only because they were immigrant radicals.

HOMEWORK READ PAGES 663-668 AND ANSWER #’S 1,2 AND 4 ON PAGE 668

What caused the public hysteria of the Red Scare? MR. PALEN’S DO NOW What caused the public hysteria of the Red Scare?

A Nation Divided

Rise of the Ku Klux Klan Racism towards African Americans. Hostility towards those with different religions, ethnic backgrounds or political views. Fear and suspicion during the Red Scare.

Ku Klux Klan Embraced prohibition, fundamentalist religion, "true Americanism," and opposed Catholics, Jews, immigrants, radicals and African Americans. The KKK grew to nearly five million members by 1925.

Fall of the Klan Decrease in Red Scare tension. Publicity about the Klan’s terrorism. Corruption and scandal within the Klan.

American Demand for Immigration Restrictions Increases in immigration. Belief that immigrants were political radicals who took jobs from native born Americans.

Increases in Mexicans Mexicans not affected by limits on immigrants. Employers in the Southwest eager for low wage workers.

American Indians Organized to stop Harding administration from buying back all tribal lands. Organized to fight the Barsum Bill. Received American citizenship in 1924.

HOMEWORK READ PAGES 675-681 AND ANSWER #’S 1,2 & 4.

Mr. Palen’s Do Now Why did Americans demand restrictions on immigration? Why did Mexican immigration increase during the 1920’s?

Boom Times

Effects on consumers Wage increases for workers increased purchasing power. Increase consumer demand led to the development of new products. Electricity became more available.

Effects on Business Factories became more efficient.

The assemble line Cut production time and costs. Enabled reductions in price. Allowed more consumers to buy cars.

Changes made by Henry Ford Developed the assembly line. Increased productivity. Increased wages. Shortened the workday.

Automobile’s effect on life Linked rural to urban areas. Use of trains and trolley cars reduced. New social opportunities for all. Reduced sense of community.

Changing Consumer Practices Offering of installment plans. Introduction of new materials and designs. Use of advertising. Establishment of retail chain stores.

Mr. Palen’s Do Now How did widespread automobile use affect the daily lives of many Americans?