The Roaring 20s Mr. Mize

Guiding Questions How did America fair after WWI? What positive social/ economics elements influenced the U.S. in the 1920s What negative social/ economics elements influenced the U.S. in the 1920s

After WWI The U.S. continued isolationism Kellogg-Briand Pact – signed by the U.S., along with 60 other nations This treaty outlawed war. No plans on how to keep the peace or how to punish a country that declared war on another.

A Booming Economy: The 1920’s Income increases People purchase more goods “Boom Cycle” Companies expand and hire more people Companies earn higher profits

The Car Henry Ford used the assembly lines to produce cars. The efficiency of the assembly line helped to decrease car prices. Ex.) Model-T 1909 - $850 1916 - $360 1924 - $290

The following industries grew as a result of the booming car industry: The car rubber steel oil The following industries grew as a result of the booming car industry: glass construction (roads and bridges) housing (as the suburbs grew) paint

Advertising Advertising Businesses used advertising to convince consumers that they would be happier if they bought their product.

Technology Employment and the standard of living increased. Technology focused on consumer goods. Ex) radios, washing machines, telephones, and cars An increase in wages caused an increase in buying power.

Technology

Radios also became very popular during the 1920’s as families gathered around the radio to listen to music, comedies, and mysteries. Before television, radio was the dominant home entertainment medium.

Technology People began to purchase items they couldn’t afford through the use of installment buying, or buying on credit. Installment buying increased the demand for goods, while consumer debt increased.

Technology In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis on a solo flight across the Atlantic from Long Island (Roosevelt Field) to France.