Advanced American History
1. Quiz #1
2. Discussion -- Politics of the 1920's. Pay specific attention to the concepts of "laissiez-faire" economic policies and Harding's "return to normalcy." After the progressive era and WWI, many Americans were both tired of progressive reform efforts and hungry for business growth. The conservative philosophies that result will shape much of the decade.
Assignment: Read 11.4 (343-351). Finish Demon Rum Reading.
UPDATE: Due to the snow day yesterday, the exam on the 1920's will now be scheduled for Dec. 22nd.
Henry Ford with Model T courtesy of www.hfmgv.org
American History
Americans in the 1920's were swept up in a period of great economic prosperity. In class today we discussed Chapter 11.1 "The Booming Economy" to discover why.
Reminder: Roaring Twenties Quiz #1 -- Monday
No comments:
Post a Comment