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1 Homework due this Friday: Features of the Boom (refer to next slide) To understand the different ways in which the American economy and society boomed in the 1920’s  Consumerism ( advertising/ household appliances and electrical goods/ department stores)  New industries  Transport industry  Construction industry

2 Create an A3 keyword and fact sheet that shows the main features of the boom. Aim to include as many key-terms from the handout as you can (put a tick next each of the terms you include!) Your factsheet should be visually interesting and contain the keywords that will help you describe and explain how the American economy boomed in the 1920’s Eg it could be within the frame of a Model T or a series of skyscraper buildings… References: 1) White SHP 22-24 2) Orange WJEC 112

3 Causes of the Economic Boom Lesson Objectives -To assess the meaning of “Economic Boom” -To understand and explain reasons for the Boom in 1920s America -To be able to provide examples to support your understanding.

4 What links these images together?

5 Watch the Film (19mins total) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=4Xrz69_W4ew Watch the Film (19mins total) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=4Xrz69_W4ew (19:14) USA 1920s - Boom and Bust (Start –6:20 Good revision of topic studied) (6:20 – 10:30 / 13:55 – 14:25– Boom) (10:30 – 12:55 – Those who did not benefit from the Boom) (12:55 – 19:14 - 1920s USA including the Bust #1: What was the USA like during the 1920s? #2: Can you identify any examples of the boom from the film? #3: Can you pick out any reasons why there was an Economic Boom in the 1920s?

6 In groups of 3 utilise the following resources to fill in the chart: Use Purple (10-12), Orange WJEC (110-112) & White SHP (26-27) books Why was there an Economic Boom in the USA in the 1920s? FactorDescribe this factor with ExamplesExplain how this factor led to the Boom Mass Production Finance Advertising Hire- Purchase Government Policy & Low Taxes Tariffs Consumer Confidence

7 Can you explain the following terms: Consumerism Laissez-faire Protectionism (tariffs) Rugged individualism If not revise what they mean using your textbooks!

8 Source A for assessment due next Thursday Source A - An assembly line the car industry in the early 1920s. Use Source A and your own knowledge to explain why there was an economic boom in the 1920s in the USA. 6 marks

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