1. Aim: Why did the 1920’s “roar”?

2.  Republican Presidents  Isolationists foreign policy  Calls for disarmament  Limits on imports  Limits on immigration  Loyalty to the US  Fear of dangerous political and economic ideals  Political corruption – Teapot Dome  Small government or laissez faire towards business  Development of a consumer economy  Credit and installment buying  Increased availability of electricity  Henry Ford and the automobile  Industries to serve auto travel: motels gas stations, restaurants, etc.  Science vs. Reason (Scopes Trial)  Prohibition

3. Beneficial Detrimental

4. 1.Read the Handout and mark passages you think are worthy of discussion. 2.In small groups discuss the passages that were marked. The student who introduces the passage should have the “final word” on the passage. 3.Groups will report back to the whole class. Howard Zinn