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Depth Study: The USA, 1919–41
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following best describes the policy of 'laissez-faire' followed by Republican presidents in the 1920s?

  1. The government should avoid interfering in the economy and let businesses operate freely
  2. The government should nationalise key industries to ensure economic growth
  3. The government should increase taxes on the wealthy to fund social welfare
  4. The government should actively regulate big business to protect workers
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✓ Answer: A — The government should avoid interfering in the economy and let businesses operate freely
Award 1 mark for identifying that laissez-faire means 'leave alone' — the Republican belief that government should not interfere in business or the economy. D is incorrect — this describes regulation, the opposite of laissez-faire. B is incorrect — nationalisation was not Republican policy. C is incorrect — Republican presidents like Coolidge actually reduced taxes on the wealthy.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In 1925, John Scopes, a teacher in Tennessee, was put on trial. What was he accused of?

  1. Teaching communist ideas to students
  2. Refusing to teach the Bible in school
  3. Teaching Darwin's theory of evolution
  4. Allowing African American students into his classroom
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✓ Answer: C — Teaching Darwin's theory of evolution
Award 1 mark for identifying that the 'Monkey Trial' resulted from Scopes teaching Darwin's theory of evolution, which contradicted the literal interpretation of the Bible and violated Tennessee state law. A is incorrect — the trial was not about communism. B is incorrect — Scopes was not accused of refusing to teach the Bible. D is incorrect — this was not related to racial segregation.
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