The Roaring 20's: History Unit 2

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Society was divided, violence increased during prohibition. What was prohibition?
Banishment of alcohol
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In 1917 American soldiers returned home and prove that war wasn't the romanticised version everyone thought. How many soldiers died in the war?
Over 100,000 Americans died in World War One.
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Many industries used mass production techniques. What products did these industries produce?
Washing Machines, Radios, televisions, telephones etc
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What was hire purchase?
To buy goods and pay back the loan over time.
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What did hire purchase do for the industries?
Help production and employment rise.
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The banks loaned more money than they had, confident they would make a profit. What did they loan money for?
For Americans to invest in shares which they would eventually sell on for profit.
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The government encouraged low taxes and little involvement within businesses, what type of government does this make them and what do they believe in?
They believed in Laissez-faire and rugged individualism meaning the government will expect you to do everything yourself without too much involvement from the government.
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What entertainment became popular during the roaring 20's?
Jazz, baseball, boxing, american football and new dances
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Jazz bars and saloons often sold illegal homemade alcohol. what was this called?
Moonshine
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In 1917 American soldiers returned home and prove that war wasn't the romanticised version everyone thought. How many soldiers died in the war?

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Over 100,000 Americans died in World War One.

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Many industries used mass production techniques. What products did these industries produce?

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What was hire purchase?

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What did hire purchase do for the industries?

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