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Define welfare capitalism.
Companies used incentives to stop workers from forming unions.
What were Harding's biggest problems as president?
Harding had corrupt cabinets and advisors.
How politically active were women in the 1920's? How did gaining the right to vote change their political activity?
Women created pressure group politics to sway votes towards their cause. To do this they hired lobbyists.
Describe the economy between 1919 - 929.
The economy between 1919 and 1929 had a steady growth that continued up through 1929.
What was the ultimate symbol of social equality?
Radio? Car?
After/during WWI many African Americans moved to cities in search of work and equality. Did they achieve equality? Explain.
African Americans did not achieve equality because they were only given poor living conditions, bad jobs, low wages and many of the unions refused to have African Americans.
How did Marcus Garvey believe that African Americans could achieve equality?
Marcus Garvey believed the African Americans would achieve equality if they separate from the corrupt white society.
Why did many Puerto Ricans enter the US in the 1920's?
Many Puerto Ricans entered the US because they were granted citizenship to the US in 1916.
how di the lives of white collar workers change in the 1920's? Hours? Benefits? Etc.
White collar workers were granted a five day work week with an eight hour day as well as vacations.
how did new technology impact women in the 20's?
The new technology led woman to a feeling of perfection. There was also much influence from the radio for woman and cars created the first "soccer moms". In all technology gave women more things to do.
How was the new KKK different from the old KKK?
The KKK grew more violent with the new group.
Define welfare capitalism.
Companies used incentives to stop workers from forming unions.
What were Harding's biggest problems as president?
Harding had corrupt cabinets and advisors.
How politically active were women in the 1920's? How did gaining the right to vote change their political activity?
Women created pressure group politics to sway votes towards their cause. To do this they hired lobbyists.
Describe the economy between 1919 - 929.
The economy between 1919 and 1929 had a steady growth that continued up through 1929.
What was the ultimate symbol of social equality?
Radio? Car?
After/during WWI many African Americans moved to cities in search of work and equality. Did they achieve equality? Explain.
African Americans did not achieve equality because they were only given poor living conditions, bad jobs, low wages and many of the unions refused to have African Americans.
How did Marcus Garvey believe that African Americans could achieve equality?
Marcus Garvey believed the African Americans would achieve equality if they separate from the corrupt white society.
Why did many Puerto Ricans enter the US in the 1920's?
Many Puerto Ricans entered the US because they were granted citizenship to the US in 1916.
how did the lives of white collar workers change in the 1920's? Hours? Benefits? Etc.
White collar workers were granted a five day work week with an eight hour day as well as vacations.
how did new technology impact women in the 20's?
The new technology led woman to a feeling of perfection. There was also much influence from the radio for woman and cars created the first "soccer moms". In all technology gave women more things to do.
How was the new KKK different from the old KKK?
The KKK grew more violent with the new group.