All of the following are examples of the lasting impact of World War II on SC except _________.

a lack interest in securing Charleston as important port

At the start of the Great Depression, South Carolina, like other states, had _____________.

weak social safety net w/ no way to help those in poverty

Women living in South Carolina at the time of World War I _____________________.

replaced men in wf & joined nurses, drivers, & secretaries

How did the use of U-boats impact the United States’ role in World War I?

They helped US decide to enter war on side of Allied Powers

How was the education system in South Carolina impacted by the Great Depression (GD)?

The GD led to school closings in both white & black schools

Ironically, Prohibition in South Carolina and the nation led to _____________________.

an increase in crime and corruption

What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram to World War I?

The Zimm Telegram was a factor in convincing US to enter WWI

How did World War II affect South Carolina’s economy?

WWII revitalized SC’s economy in agriculture, ind.&military

What conditions contributed to a boost in tourism in South Carolina?

The decline of agricultural & industrial sectors of economy

The programs of the New Deal were created in response to ________________.

too little government involvement in the economy

The collapse of agriculture due to crop destruction, low prices, & mortgage foreclosures led to

mass exodus by whites & blacks from state to look for jobs

How did high cotton & tobacco prices (hp) later lead to depressed conditions for farmers in SC?

h.p. led farmers to borrow $ to buy land, seed, &fertilizers

What significance did the Tuskegee Airmen & Doolittle Raiders have in adv. rights for blacks?

Airmen & Raiders proved that blacks were capable of heroics

African Americans serving in the military during World War II ________________.

experienced historical opportunities to challenge status quo

How did textile managers attempt to stay afloat and profitable during the 1920s?

mang. looked for ways reduce labor costs & max. productivity

How did the Santee Cooper electricity project change South Carolina?

project produced power for region&provided jobs buildingdams

What role did women play in helping the family economy during the Depression?

Women found ways to stretch families’ resources

As a result of the Selective Service Act, military bases in South Carolina ___________.

contributed to economic growth in the state

What was the significance of the boll weevil to South Carolina agriculture?

The boll weevil nearly destroyed the cotton crop in SC

What happened to the cotton industry in South Carolina during World War I?

The cotton industry boomed to supply war-torn Europe

All of the following factors led to changing roles for women during WWII except ______________.

a lack of interest in joining the war effort among women

On the home front, Americans participated in rationing and recycling in order to _________.

conserve resources for the war effort

The General Textile Strike of 1934 was a result of ________________.

frustration w/ how M.O. responded to min.wage&max. hr. laws

How did black Americans’ experience in WWI compare to that of white Americans?

Blacks were assigned menial tasks & separated from whites

All of the following are examples of the New Deal’s impact in South Carolina except __________.

African Americans got a fair share of New Deal assistance

All of the following conditions except _______led to the revival of the Ku Klux Klan

a decrease in racial sentiments in the South

studbud

SC History - Chapter 8

28 termsStudBud Administration241 plays

Conflict and Change

Flashcards28 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 28

Answers

1
All of the following are examples of the lasting impact of World War II on SC except _________.
an expansion of the region’s economy
a challenge to the social traditions of the region
a lack interest in securing Charleston as important port
an increase in the region’s population
2
At the start of the Great Depression, South Carolina, like other states, had _____________.
a strong social safety net to assist those in poverty
a secure banking system
a strong agricultural base
weak social safety net w/ no way to help those in poverty
3
Women living in South Carolina at the time of World War I _____________________.
replaced men in wf & joined nurses, drivers, & secretaries
felt no impact from the war
signed up for combat because of the Selective Service Act
replaced men in the workforce, but didn't serve in military
4
Which of the following best describes the US's approach to World War I when it first began?
Actively involved
Pacifism
Neutrality
Instigators
5
How did the use of U-boats impact the United States’ role in World War I?
U-boats convinced the US to stay out of World War I
They let the US attack the Central Powers w/o being detected
They helped US decide to enter war on side of Allied Powers
U-boats convinced the US to join the War,fighting w/ Germany
6
How was the education system in South Carolina impacted by the Great Depression (GD)?
The GD led to school closings in both white & black schools
The GD increased grade school enrollment in SC schools
The Great Depression led to desegregation of SC schools.
GD brought attention unequal funding b/t black&white schools
7
The new music and culture of the 1920s represented _______________ for many South Carolinians.
traditional roles for women
an end to racism
a sense of freedom
a return to the Old South
8
Ironically, Prohibition in South Carolina and the nation led to _____________________.
an increase in crime and corruption
a decrease in alcohol use
improved moral behavior
a decrease in crime and corruption
9
What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram to World War I?
The Zimm Telegram was a factor in convincing US to enter WWI
The Zimmerman Telegram ended World War I
The Zimmerman Telegram convinced Germany to attack the US
The Zimmerman Telegram brought Mexico into World War I
10
How did World War II affect South Carolina’s economy?
WWII equalized economic opportunities in SC for blacks
WWII revitalized SC’s economy in agriculture, ind.&military
demand agricu. goods inc.; ind.&mil.services became obsolete
WWII brought a resurgence of rice as a cash crop in SC
11
What conditions contributed to a boost in tourism in South Carolina?
The lack of travel opportunities
The boom in the agricultural sector of the economy
The decline of agricultural & industrial sectors of economy
The boom in the industrial sector of the economy
12
The programs of the New Deal were created in response to ________________.
too much government involvement in the economy
racism in the country
inequality between men and women in the country
too little government involvement in the economy
13
The collapse of agriculture due to crop destruction, low prices, & mortgage foreclosures led to
an increase in demand for agricultural goods
an increase in migration from the northern US to southern US
a mass exodus by white South Carolinians from the state
mass exodus by whites & blacks from state to look for jobs
14
How did high cotton & tobacco prices (hp) later lead to depressed conditions for farmers in SC?
h.p. allowed farmers to diversify&not rely on cotton&tobacco
h.p. caused farmers to leave agricultural sector
h.p. led farmers to not produce enough cotton &tobacco
h.p. led farmers to borrow $ to buy land, seed, &fertilizers
15
What significance did the Tuskegee Airmen & Doolittle Raiders have in adv. rights for blacks?
Airmen and Raiders brought an end to racism in the US
Airmen & Raiders pushed for segregated units in air force.
Airmen & Raiders proved that blacks were capable of heroics
Airmen and Raiders reversed discrimination in armed forces.
16
African Americans serving in the military during World War II ________________.
experienced historical opportunities to challenge status quo
experienced equal opportunity
experienced no opportunities to rise above menial tasks
experienced a reversal of racism
17
How did textile managers attempt to stay afloat and profitable during the 1920s?
Textile managers increased wages for their workers
managers improved working&living conditions mills &milltowns
Textile managers hired more workers for their mills
mang. looked for ways reduce labor costs & max. productivity
18
How did the Santee Cooper electricity project change South Carolina?
project created equal opportunities for blacks & whites
project brought electricity to cities, but not rural areas
project produced power for region&provided jobs buildingdams
project didn't include lighting swamps b/c risk of malaria
19
What role did women play in helping the family economy during the Depression?
Women helped their families by spending $ on luxury goods
Women found ways to stretch families’ resources
Women bought more goods so the economy would grow
Women stopped working outside home to help husband’s farms
20
As a result of the Selective Service Act, military bases in South Carolina ___________.
contributed to economic growth in the state
encouraged women to join and serve in combat
allowed black & white Americans serve together in military
cut back on services provided for the war effort
21
What was the significance of the boll weevil to South Carolina agriculture?
The boll weevil nearly destroyed the cotton crop in SC
The boll weevil helped mechanize agriculture in SC
The boll weevil led to inflated cotton and tobacco prices
The bw variety of cotton led to inc. in cotton$ for farmers
22
What happened to the cotton industry in South Carolina during World War I?
The boll weevil destroyed cotton crops in SC during the war.
The cotton industry suffered greatly because of the war.
The cotton industry boomed to supply war-torn Europe
cotton indus.wasn’t impacted b/c Europeans didn't use cotton
23
All of the following factors led to changing roles for women during WWII except ______________.
the farmers’ practice of hiring more women in the fields
the need to supply a labor force
a shift in the state’s population
a lack of interest in joining the war effort among women
24
On the home front, Americans participated in rationing and recycling in order to _________.
prove that the US did not have to sacrifice to win a war
conserve resources for the war effort
promote the health benefits of a vegetarian diet
jumpstart the modern environmental movement
25
The General Textile Strike of 1934 was a result of ________________.
millexecutives’ interest in allowing localunions to organize
frustration w/ how M.O. responded to min.wage&max. hr. laws
New Deal's lack of attention to plight of industrial workers
mill executives’ refusal to enact a minimum wage for workers
26
How did black Americans’ experience in WWI compare to that of white Americans?
Blacks couldn't serve, while whites served in high #s
Blacks were assigned menial tasks & separated from whites
Blacks refused to join b/c of the racism they experienced.
Blacks had a similar experience to whites serving in WWI
27
All of the following are examples of the New Deal’s impact in South Carolina except __________.
African Americans got a fair share of New Deal assistance
projects funded & created by the PWA & the WPA
soil conservation projects & state park construction
expanded facilities at CharlestonNavyYard & MunicipalAirport
28
All of the following conditions except _______led to the revival of the Ku Klux Klan
concerns about the practices of bootlegging and gambling
anti-immigrant, anti-radical, and anti-Catholic sentiments
a decrease in racial sentiments in the South
campaign to show Klan positively as saviors of white women

SC History - Chapter 8 Flashcards | StudBud