At this time the president was Harding, a strong Republican. But in 1923, in the midst of this prosperous period Harding died and another republican-Coolidge became president. It was at this time that the American government imposed high tariffs on all foreign goods entering America. This was to encouraged people to buy American goods, as opposed to foreign imports which became more expensive.

People were encouraged to spend their money and this very prosperous period

was built around luxuries such as the motor car. Most Americans

were expected to own a radio or a washing machine at least in this time of

consumerism. The 1920s was also a golden age of comedy and cinema. For

those sections of society that were part of this boom, life could not be

However some people such as farmers and black people missed out on

this good life because they could not afford it. Often a way for white

farmers to express their hatred for not sharing in America's boom was by

joining a secret group of racists called the Klu Klux

lose. Roosevelt promised to fight the depression to bring prosperity once again. He planned to do what no other president had done before, interfering with economy creating jobs by spending more money. Whereas Hoover had believed in

were prepared to risk the change in style of government, they had nothing to

The majority of Americans actually blamed Hoover for the Depression, thus when Roosevelt came on the scene he stood in great contrast to Hoover. Roosevelt was enthusiastic and optimistic a man of great confidence. Frederick Delano Roosevelt was born in 1882 in a mansion called Hyde Park. He was very well educated and was related to Teddy Roosevelt which would have impressed many. Tall, handsome and athletic he was once described as 'A second-class intellect, but a first-class

waiting for their promised payments which made Hoover look heartless.

Farmers also went bankrupt, they tried to make up for their loss of income by

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