Chapter 24 – The Roaring Twenties Section Notes Video Boom Times Life during the 1920s The Jazz Age The Impact of Younger Generations Images Quick Facts Model T Assembly Line The Model T Sacco and Vanzetti Primary Source: Prohibition Social Studies Skills: Household Statistical Graphs Chapter 24 Visual Summary

Boom Times The Big Idea American industries boomed in the 1920s, changing many Americans’ way of life. Main Ideas President Harding promised a return to peace and prosperity. Calvin Coolidge supported a probusiness agenda. American business boomed in the 1920s. In 1928, Americans elected Herbert Hoover, hoping he would help good financial times continue.

Main Idea 1: President Harding promised a return to peace and prosperity. The end of World War I impacted the American economy. Factories cut back on production. Millions of soldiers left military. Unemployment rose sharply. Prices soared Wages could not keep up with rising prices. Workers went on strike. Voters blamed Wilson’s Democratic Party for the hard times.

1920 Presidential Election Republicans chose Warren G. Harding as their candidate. Harding chose Calvin Coolidge as his running mate. Campaign strategy: promise to return country to stability and prosperity Harding won a landslide victory with 60 percent of the popular vote. Immediately worked to strengthen the economy

1920 Presidential Election However, the presidency faced problems. Corruption of presidential appointees Teapot Dome scandal involved the first cabinet member ever to be convicted of a crime for his actions while in office.

Main Idea 2: Calvin Coolidge supported a probusiness agenda. Calvin Coolidge became president in August 1923 after Harding died of a heart attack. Fired all of the officials involved in corruption scandals during Harding’s administration. Gained popularity for his work Coolidge elected president in 1924 election. Moved forward on a probusiness agenda Lowered taxes for wealthy Raised tariffs on foreign goods to decrease domestic competition Vetoed Congressional attempts to provide aid to farmers through price regulation

Returning to Prosperity Europeans wanted to avoid another devastating war. In 1928, the United States and 14 other countries signed the Kellog-Briand Pact. Agreement that outlawed war Eventually signed by 62 nations Some complained that the pact was unenforceable. Others saw the pact as a sign that most countries wanted to prevent another global conflict.

Main Idea 3: American business boomed in the 1920s. Between 1921 and 1929, U.S. manufacturing doubled. As jobs and wages increased, so did people’s ability to buy new products. New products changed the way Americans lived.

Rise of the Automobile Henry Ford, an inventor from Detroit, developed the Model T automobile Dreamed of building a car that Americans could afford Made car affordable by cutting costs of production. Used moving assembly line, a system of conveyor belts to move parts from one group of workers to another, thus saving production time Allowed customers to buy cars using an installment plan Other automobile companies began to offer installment plans.

Growing Industries Could take jobs farther away from where they lived Gave people a sense of freedom and adventure Factory employment rose as parts were needed for automobile production. Government spent millions improving roads. New business opportunities arose along roadways to serve travelers, including gas stations, restaurants, and motels. Electricity was more widely available, and companies began creating electrical appliances to make household chores easier. Advertising industry boomed as companies competed to sell their goods.

Main Idea 4: In 1928, Americans elected Herbert Hoover, hoping he would help good financial times continue. 1928 Election Herbert Hoover was the Republican candidate. Public support was strong. Promised that he would maintain economic prosperity New York governor Alfred E. Smith was Democratic candidate. Campaign focused on issues facing city-dwellers. Religious faith was also an issue; he was the first Catholic to run for president. Hoover elected with 58 percent of the popular vote.

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