16.4 War's Impact

What caused rapid inflation in the U.S. after the war ended?

• Two million American soldiers entered the workforce, driving down prices because of overproduction.

• Jobs were scarce, and companies that were forced to keep prices low during the war raised them dramatically.

• Women refused to give up their positions in factories, leaving many men jobless.

• War production shut down, allowing companies to compete for natural resources that were previously rationed.

What result of inflation caused national unrest across the country in 1919?

• The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, leading to a number of bank closures.

• Congress enacted a series of economic policies that were unpopular.

• Unions declined, and wages were driven up.

• Workers began to strike in massive numbers.

What strike led to the dismissal of the entire striking workforce?

• the Boston Police Strike

• the Seattle Strike

• the Coal Miners' Strike

• the Steel Strike

What was the major cause of the outbreak of race riots during 1919?

• the scarcity of jobs

• the high rate of inflation

• the fact that African Americans had not fought in the war

• the Steel Strike had pitted African American workers against white managers

What was the Red Scare?

• an outbreak of disease from bad food

• a run on several national banks

• a race riot in Cleveland, Ohio

• a fear of Communists seizing control of America

During the Red Scare, Americans often linked __________ with radicalism.

• workers

• immigrants

• criminals

• progressives

What event in April 1919 further fueled fears of Communist radicals in America?

• The Postal Service intercepted 30 bombs sent to prominent Americans.

• The Steel Strike resulted in several socialist pamphlets being distributed.

• Attorneys began to file lawsuits challenging capitalist laws.

• Race riots resulted in many African Americans joining the socialist cause

What was the purpose of the Palmer Raids?

• to investigate corruption

• to seize and deport immigrant anarchists

• to find evidence of bomb production

• to break up unions

In the 1920 election, Warren G. Harding ran on the platform of _______.

• a new Progressivism

• a return to normalcy

• a chicken in every pot

• economic stimulus proposals

Why is it believed that Harding won by such a wide margin?

• He promised that he would lead a crusade against communism.

• He ended the Boston Police Strike.

• He promised an end to the reforms that had led to so much strife.

• He promised to enter the League of Nations.