Unit H: The Roaring Twenties (1919-1929) Vocabulary

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What was the Bolshevik Revolution?

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The overthrow of a provisional government and the establishment of Bolshevik rule in Russia.

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What was the economic impact of the rise of the automobile industry?

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It boosted industrial production and created new jobs.

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What did anarchists believe?

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The abolition of hierarchical authority and the establishment of a society based on voluntary cooperation.

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What is the term for the fear of communism in the United States?

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Red Scare.

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Who was Warren Harding?

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A U.S. president who promised a return to normalcy.

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What was the significance of the Red Scare?

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It represented widespread fear and paranoia about the potential spread of communism in the U.S.

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What does 'return to normalcy' mean?

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A desire to return to the way of life before World War I.

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What was the impact of the automobile industry on American society?

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It transformed transportation, urban planning, and contributed to the growth of suburbs.

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What is McCarthyism?

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A campaign against alleged communists in the U.S. government and other institutions during the early 1950s.

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What was the role of the U.S. government during the Roaring Twenties?

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The government adopted pro-business policies and limited regulation.