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Post World War I—1920’s
Chapter 16, Section 1—this relates to another textbook—however, everything that you need is on the handouts in the folders.
Drawing from experience: How would you describe the current president of the United States? What style of leadership does the
president have? Do you think his style appeals to most Americans—why, why not?
Organizing Your Thoughts:
Harding’s Presidency
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Coolidge’s Presidency
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7. What problems did President Harding face in his administration?
8. Why did some people form a new Progressive Party?
Chapter 16, Section 2
Drawing from experience: How important is the automobile today to American life? How important is it to your life?
Organizing Your Thoughts: Use the diagram below to help you take notes. The automobile greatly changed American life in the
1920s. Explain how it did so in the diagram.
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How Automobiles
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American Life
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6. What was the effect of using mass production in making goods?
7. How did manufacturers make people aware of their new products?
8. Why did American families have difficulty selling their products overseas after World War I?
Chapter 16, Section 3
Drawing from experience: How is the U.S. involved in the affairs of other nations? Do you think the U.S. could avoid being
involved? Why do you think so?
Organizing Your Thoughts: Use the chart below to help you take notes. The U.S. continued to be involved in world affairs during
the 1920s, signing several treaties. Explain the conditions of each of the treaties listed. Because these are not mentioned here---or
your textbook—I am answering them for you—however—I want you to read and learn the information below.
Treaty
Five-Power Naval Limitation
Treaty
Four-Power Treaty
Nine-Power Treaty
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Conditions of Treaty
1. Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and the U.S. agreed to a moratorium on building of new
warships and agreed to destroy certain ships.
2. U.S., Japan, France, and Great Britain recognized each country’s island possessions in the
Pacific Ocean.
3. Guaranteed China’s independence
4. Nations agreed to abandon war and negotiate disputes peacefully
5. What were two important policies of Andrew Mellon’s economic program?
6. Why was it not possible for the United States to go back to a policy of isolationism after World War I?
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