1. Chapter 13:
A turbulent decade

2. The republicans in power
Section 2:
The republicans in power

3. Republicans in Power
1920 Election: Warren Harding: Pro-business platform, cut US debt, promote economic growth
Charles Dawes: Spending cuts
Fordney-McCumber Tariff
Andrew Mellon: Tax cuts for rich = Trickle Down Effect

4. Impact of Republican Policies
Positive impact on business
Business profits up 60%
Negative impact on workers
1920: 5 million workers in unions
1923: 3.6 million workers in unions
“Yellow dog” contracts
Negative impact on farmers
Prices drop, overseas purchases drop, debt

5. New Directions for Women
Positive and negative
19th Amendment passed
Equal Rights Amendment NOT approved
Is the right to vote enough?
Mary Anderson=Yes
Alice Paul=No

6. Political Scandals and Laissez-Faire
Teapot Dome Scandal 1921
Veterans Bureau Scandal 1923
Charles Forbes

7. 1924 Election
Calvin Coolidge: “Silent Cal,” continue with Republican ideas and “back to normal”
“The business of America is business
Revenue Act of 1926 – tax cuts rich
Cuts in government spending = No government welfare

8. 1928 Election
Herbert Hoover: Continue with Republican ideas and “back to normal”
Alfred E. Smith was the Democratic candidate
Gov. of New York
Supported by liberals, immigrants, Catholics