American History Chapter 12 Guided Readings
Why should Americans in the 1920's have shown greater concern for their future? Note 3 things that were, or might have been, seen as "clouds in the blue skies of prosperity."
1. Autos installed credit out of hand. 2. Losses suffered by farmers; minors; railroads. 3. Income between managers and workers.
Why was the strike at US Steel unpopular?
It drove labor costs up for US steel at a time when competition with steel industries in Japan and Europe was tight.
Section 2 GR Part A
Kellogg-Braind Pact; Fordney McCumber Tariff; and Dawes Plan
Why was the strike by Boston police unpopular with the public?
Many innocent civilians died due to the "first shot" that was fired but turned out to be an accident.
How did the Justice Department under A. Mitchell Palmer respond to this fear?
Palmer appointed Hoover as his special assistant. Hoover began to hunt down communists, socialists, and anarchists.
Why did Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge become so popular?
He was honest and was an effective administrator as governor. He attracted a lot of attention for his work in the national Republican party and so was nominated for vice-president.
Why did Palmer eventually lose his standing with the American public?
His raids failed and people thought he was looking for a campaign issue to gain support for his presidential aspirations.
Section 2 GR Part B
U; U; B; F; U; U; G; F; G; U; U; G; B; F; U; U
Why did the Klan eventually lose popularity and membership?
What they stood for was frowned upon, illegal, and sick.
How did President Wilson respond to the steel strike?
Wilson tried to end the crisis by promising a national conference and urging the steel unions to seek a settlement of grievances.
Harding --> Administration scandals
embarrassed; upset
Americans --> Kellogg-Braind Pact
optimistic; happy
installment plan
Effect: enabled people to buy goods on credit. Company/Product: banks
Airplane industry
Effects: cargo and commercial airlines; mail carriers (by plane) Company/Product: the Vega; Pan. Am.
alternating electrical current
Effects: creation of electrical appliances; saved time Company/Product: refrigerators; toasters; irons; cooking ranges
Automobiles
Effects: paved roads; architectural changes on houses; rapid construction of gas stations, repair shops, motels, garages, shopping centers and tourist camps; traffic lights Company/Product: Model T; GM; Ford
Modern advertising
Effects: used psychologists to study how to appeal to people's desire for beauty, health, and wealth Company/Product: Listerine
How did the KKK respond to this fear?
They were 100% nativists who used the fear to their advantage.
Americans --> Immigrants
racist; negative
Britain and France --> Dawes Plan
resented; bitter
Americans --> Harding
respectful; approved
Ohio gang --> Public Service
selfish; no respect
