PPT-Americans Struggle with Postwar Issues

Normalcy amp Isolationism The 1920s T he Roaring Twenties Learning Goals Gain an understanding of changes America experiences both domestically and internationally once WWI ends Discuss the causes of and reaction to the Red Scare. Her husband Mark had his own law practice and when their 64257rst baby was born she became a fulltime homemaker She was living the American dream yet Carol felt dissatis64257edas if there were something wrong with her because she was not happy A P E Struggling Toward Fairness. Chapter 5. Martin Luther King, Jr.. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”. L/O – To identify and understand the key debates over government policy that lay behind the power struggle. Main issues. When we study power struggles, we often focus on the . personalities. involved, their strengths and weaknesses, and . 1918. brought great rejoicing in America, but it was just the beginning of new . problems. at home. Besides a terrifying medical crisis, the nation faced . economic. and . political. turmoil that cast a dark shadow over the postwar recovery. Section 1- Postwar Havoc. US HISTORY . Ms. Arnold. Main idea. Although the end of World War I brought peace, it did not ease the minds of many Americans, who found much to fear in postwar years.. 100 Percent Americanism. Tensions . The 1920’s. Emerging Economic Tensions . During WW1 .  low unemployment, booming industry, economy heavily controlled by government . WW1 ends  contracts cancelled, factories closed, crop prices ↓, millions out of work. 1945 . – 1952. Brought to you by www.Apushreview.com. After WWII, there was fear that the economy would falter . Millions returning home from overseas. What would they do for jobs?. Taft-Hartley Act:. Politics of the Roaring Twenties. Summary. The United States seeks postwar normality and isolation. The standard of living soars amid labor unrest, immigration quotas, and the scandals of the Harding administration.. L/O – To identify and understand the key debates over government policy that lay behind the power struggle. Main issues. When we study power struggles, we often focus on the . personalities. involved, their strengths and weaknesses, and . Postwar Havoc (19.1). 2. The Main Idea. Although the end of World War I brought peace, it did not ease the minds of many Americans, who found much to fear in postwar years.. Reading Focus. What were the causes and effects of the first Red Scare?. Demobilization. – decreasing the man power in the military by allowing service men and women to return home. GI Bill of Rights . – Federal law that granted benefits to veteran’s. A year of unemployment benefits if they could not find a job. Chapter 26. Shoutout to Daquian and Mr. Dempsey’s class, Egnor’s class in Miramar, FL, and Mr. Martel from Cal-Mum HS. Thanks for watching!. Postwar Prosperity and the Affluent Society. Economy: From Recovery to Dominance. Economy: From Recovery to Dominance. Engines of Economic Growth. U.S. corporations, banks, and manufacturers so dominated the world economy that the postwar period has been called the . Pax. Americana. Unit III. . continues!. . 1920s, Great Depression, and New Deal. Americans. , Ch. 12-13. History Alive!. , Ch. 26-29. Homework:. Review/verify Ch. 12 & 13 “. ttt. ” answers, plus Ch. 26-29 History Alive! summaries.