Chapter 21 Study Guide

What American banker and diplomat in 1924 negotiated an agreement with France, Germany, and Britain to help reparate

What act provided federal aid for building airports in 1926

In 1922, what act passed that raised tariffs dramatically in an effort to protect American industry from foreign comp.

In 1926, ________, cut the work week for his employees from six days to five days, and a two week paid vacation.

Technological advances in aviation during ____ suggested the potential use for airplanes in the transportation industry.

Harding appointed his cabinet based of friends he used to play poker with, this group of colleagues were called what?

What act authorized postal officials to contract with private airplane operators to carry mail?

freedom from prosecution

What pact agreed that all signing nations would abandon war and to settle all disputes by peaceful means?

suspension of activity

the production of large quantities of goods using machinery and often an assembly line

In 1921, who took office and came in with three main goals: balance the budget, reduce the government's debt, cut taxes

system in which companies enable employees to buy stock, participate in profit sharing, and receive benefits such as med

Harding’s campaign slogan was to return to __________.

Harding’s secretary of the interior, __________, secretly allowed private interests to lease land in Wyoming and CA

In 1928, ____________, assembled a coast to coast network of stations to rival their competitor.

economic theory that lower taxes as business owners invest their money, creating higher tax revenue

Hoover's policy of encouraging manufacturers and distributors to form their own organizations and volunteer info to the

Ford’s assembly line product was the __________m also called the “Tin Lizzie” and the “Flivver”.

a national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs

The Progressive party elected _________, Wisconsin senator, to be their candidate for.

In 1926, ____________, established a permanent network of stations to distribute daily programs

What was Calvin Coolidge’s slogan in the 1924 election?

Secretary of State, ___________, proposed a 10 year moratorium on the construction of major new warships.

Albert Fall was the first cabinet member in history to go to prison, the scandal that brought him down was called what?

What was the major development to industrialization that was first introduced by Henry Ford?

Who is credited with the first transatlantic solo flight in 1927?

the state of being normal

a production system with machines and workers arranged so that each person performs an assigned task again and again

workplace where workers are not required to join a union