How successful were Republican policies in helping the US economy in the years 1920 to 1932?

The economic policies of Republican government in 1920s contributed to the boom which lasted for short period of time. The Laissez-faire approach adopted by the government and took two significant steps: The import duties were raised through the Fordney-McCumber Tariff ..

Explain why unemployment was a major problem in the USA during the 1930s, and why the problem was reduced in the years 1939-43.

As during the boom period of 1920s, the industries increased the production by using mechanisation of industry that resulted in surplus production of goods. During the Great Depression as the demand for goods fell and the ineffectiveness of Republican policies, ..

In what ways did African Americans campaign for civil rights in the years before the Great Depression? How did they respond to the activities of the Ku Klux Klan?

Since 1865, Ku Klux Klan carried out campaign against blacks to terrorise the blacks and the whites who sympathise with blacks. He claimed that he was fighting against black slaves who terrorise their white masters and protecting whites. His techniques ..

Explain why and how Laos came under communist rule in the period 1954 to 1975. How successful had the government been in rebuilding Laos by the end of the twentieth century?

During the time of the First Indochina War, an organization named Pathet Lao which was formed by the Indochinese Communist Party e Pathet Lao initiated a war against the French colonial forces with the help of the Vietnamese. On 22 ..

Assess the contribution of Prince Sihanouk to the development of Cambodia in the years 1954 to 1970. Explain why he was overthrown in March 1970?

The new government under Prince Sihanouk played a very pivotal role by saving Cambodia from the hands of a violent dictatorship of the Khmer Rouge. He abandoned the Khmer policies, allowed the people to return to their towns and cities ..

What conditions favoured rapid industrialization in 18th century England? Do you agree with the view that the "enclosure movement" played a role of catalyst in the Industrial revolution? Throw light

The key conditions that favoured rapid industrialization in 18th century England were as follows: The agricultural revolution in England provided with agricultural surplus, raw material and released labour from rural areas. Social and political stability provided by geographical isolation as ..

The end of the cold war was a watershed moment in modern Indian history. Discuss the post-cold war foreign policy of India until dawn of new millennium

From 1991 to 2000, India’s foreign policy was shaped by two factors. They were end of cold war and Economic reforms of India. From 1991 till 2000, India saw two ablest Prime ministers viz. Narsimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ..

Critics have sometimes described the presidencies of Jimmy Carter (1977-81) and George Bush (1989- 93) as completely ineffective. Explain whether you think this is a fair criticism.