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The USA 1919 to 1939

The USA 1919 to 1939. Part one The USA in 1919. Aims of the lesson. By the end of this lesson you will Understand what America was like in 1919 Understand the appeal of the USA to immigrants in 1919 Describe the features of the American political system

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The USA 1919 to 1939

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  1. The USA 1919 to 1939 Part one The USA in 1919

  2. Aims of the lesson By the end of this lesson you will • Understand what America was like in 1919 • Understand the appeal of the USA to immigrants in 1919 • Describe the features of the American political system • Evaluate the effects of WW1 on the American political system

  3. The USA in 1919 • The most powerful and richest nation • Many people had immigrated from Europe over the last 100 years – over 40 million • “The land of opportunity” • Joined the Great War in 1917 and played a vital part in defeating Germany • USA had made a lot of money out of war selling arms and supplies

  4. Wilson and the League of Nations • President of the USA in 1919 was Woodrow Wilson – a Democrat • Wanted to set of a League of Nations in order to avoid future wars • Many Americans and his Republican enemies did not want to be involved in Europe

  5. American politics Democratic Party • Similar to the Labour party • Believed that America should be active in world politics • Republican Party • Similar to the Conservative Party • Believed that America should keep out of world affairs

  6. The President • The most powerful man in the USA and the world • Elected every four years • Has executive power in the USA • Must sign every law • Chooses the government and cabinet of the USA • Can only be removed by impreachment

  7. Congress • USAs parliament is called congress – both houses must pass all laws • Senate – upper house. 104 members – 2 from each state. Elected for 6 years • House of Representatives – lower house. 435 members – constituencies based on population. Elected for two years

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