THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Question
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Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of the U.S. presidential candidate Warren G Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
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The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
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There were significant shortages of military supplies
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There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods
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The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -He argued that the solution was to seek normalcy by restoring life to how it was before the war. Harding’s conception of normalcy for the 1920s included deregulation, civic engagement, and isolationism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Harding campaigned on the promise of a “return to normalcy, ” which would mean a return to conservative values and a turning away from President Wilson’s internationalism. As President Harding’s secretary of the Treasury, he sought to generate economic growth through reducing government spending and lowering taxes.
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