America 1920-1973Key Facts

Key Evidence You Must Know

Part of America in 1920 · GCSE GCSE History revision

This key facts covers Key Evidence You Must Know within America in 1920 for GCSE History. Revise America in 1920 in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 14 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 3 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 3 of 14

Practice

14 questions

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15 flashcards

📊 Key Evidence You Must Know

StatisticWhat It Shows
$10 billion owed to USA by EuropeAmerica was now the world's banker — WW1 made it rich
106 million population across 48 statesHuge country with regional differences
50% of world's manufactured goodsIndustrial superpower — produced more than the rest of the world combined
11 million immigrants 1900-1920Massive diversity — and tensions with established white Protestant communities
75+ lynchings per yearRacial terror against Black Americans, mostly in the South
2 Republican presidents (Harding, then Coolidge)Laissez-faire economic policy — government did NOT interfere in business

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Practice Questions for America in 1920

What percentage of the world's manufactured goods did America produce in 1920?

  • A. 25%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 75%
  • D. 33%
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Which term describes the Republican belief that government should not interfere with business?

  • A. Rugged individualism
  • B. Federal republic
  • C. Jim Crow
  • D. Laissez-faire
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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is "laissez-faire"?
Government should NOT interfere with business — "leave alone" policy
What is a "federal republic"?
Power divided between national government and individual states, who can set their own laws

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