The US Government in the 1920s

What did the American government do in the 1920s?

During the 1920s, the federal government in America was Republican. This meant that they aimed to help businesses, rather than individuals or society.

What principles did the American government have in the 1920s?

The ideas and principles of the Republican governments of America in the 1920s helped the economic boom.

• ❖ They believed in laissez-faire - to 'leave alone'. This was the idea the government should let the economy run without too much interference.
• ❖ They had a 'business-first' attitude, and didn't tell business owners how to run their factories or treat their workers.

What actions did the American government take to help the boom in the 1920s?

The Republican government in the 1920s followed policies that helped business and the economy to boom.

• ❖ They aimed for low taxes, which meant people had more to spend.
• ❖ They prevented trade unions from standing up for workers' rights, so they didn't cost the business owners more money.
• ❖ They charged high tariffs (taxes) on foreign goods to encourage people to 'buy American'.
• ❖ They allowed some businesses to become very big and dominant through huge corporations called trusts. For example, Carnegie (steel) and Rockefeller (oil) controlled most of their sectors of industry.

Who were the presidents in the American government of 1920s?

During the 1920s there were 3 presidents in America, all of whom were Republican.

• ❖ Warren Harding was president from 1921 until his death in 1923.
• ❖ Calvin Coolidge was president from 1923 to 1929.
• ❖ Herbert Hoover was president from 1929 until 1933.