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Question 1. Henry Ford, one of the leaders of the new dynamic economy, introduced three key changes to manufacturing, which became know as Fordism. List these changes. What industry dominated the textile, steel, railroad and iron industries?
Question 2. During this time period, 1919-1928, the idea of a New Consumerism spread. Define this New Consumerism listing at least 3 factors.
Question 3. This was also a time of the discovery of new outlets for the additional leisure time supplied by the industrial society. Spectator sports like baseball became very popular. What was the most popular consumer attraction of the 1920's? Give me two examples.
Question 4. Shifting sexual attitudes were tied to new gender ideals. Summarize the idea of the "New Women" of the 1920's?
Question 5. The Republicans dominated the Presidency in the 1920's. However the Harding administration had many problems with fraud and corruption. How did President Harding die? Who replaced him and was elected for a second term?
Question 6. In chapter 22 the we are introduced to the Great Depression. List 3 causes of this economic Depression. President Hoover was well equipped to handle this type of emergency. List and explain two actions he took to correct the Great Depression. Were they successful? Why? Why not?
Question 7. The Presidential election of 1932 introduced Americans to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR. With charm, wealth, intelligence and hard work, he delivered his "fireside chats" . What were these "fireside chats"? By way of federal legislation he began a whole new world of acronyms, FERA, CWA, CCC. What did these three new government agencies listed here do? What was their impact on the economy?
Question 8. Look at the article on page 732-733. Explain this Roosevelt project and the new Environmentalism.
Question 9. The second New Deal was established in summer of 1935. This set of legislation established permanent long term economic security. A key benchmark was the Social Security Act of 1935. Explain the impact of this act. This was one of the largest and most successful programs which allowed the federal government to become part of the everyday life of it citizens.