Capitalism in America: 1901-1941 Overview

Progressivism

Movement advocating social reform and government intervention.

Trust Busting

Government actions to break up monopolies and trusts.

WWI

Global conflict impacting U.S. economy and society.

1920s

Era of economic prosperity and cultural change in America.

Consumerism

Societal focus on purchasing goods and services.

Jazz Age

Cultural period marked by jazz music and flapper culture.

Prohibition

Nationwide ban on alcohol production and sale (1920-1933).

Ku Klux Klan

Racist group promoting white supremacy and violence.

Great Depression

Severe economic downturn beginning in 1929.

New Deal

FDR's programs to combat the Great Depression.

African Americans

Group facing discrimination and seeking civil rights.

Urban Workers

Labor force in cities, often facing poor conditions.

Rural Workers

Agricultural laborers affected by economic changes.

Immigrants

New arrivals contributing to American labor and culture.

Industrialists

Business leaders shaping American economy and policies.

Indian Nations

Indigenous groups impacted by U.S. expansion and policies.

Theodore Roosevelt

Progressive president known for trust-busting policies.

F D Roosevelt

President who implemented the New Deal during the Depression.

J D Rockefeller

Oil magnate and influential figure in American capitalism.

Henry Ford

Revolutionized manufacturing with assembly line production.

J P Morgan

Financier who played a key role in corporate consolidation.