In the 1920s, the influence of mass media such as radios began to shape America in what way?

Nationalization of culture across America

How did SC start promoting tourism as a replacement industry for agriculture?

Preserving historic sites, Developing coastal areas, Building hotels

What was the Southern Literary Renaissance?

A rebirth of great writing produced by southern authors

What was the goal of Prohibition, which began with the passing of the 18th amendment?

It attempted to outlaw and get rid of alcohol in America

What was the impact of Prohibition on South Carolina?

An increase in crime from bootlegging

Why was the the novel Porgy, & other Southern Literary Renaissance works important to SC?

It answered the critics who thought the South had no culture

What was a major impact of the film, Birth of a Nation?

Grew resentment towards blacks & made KKK grow to natl. org.

What was the Harlem Renaissance that spread to other major cities in the North?

A celebration of black music, art, dance, and literature

The 1920s in America was a time of...

economic prosperity with a distinct cultural feel

In what way did South Carolina and other southern states contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

Great Migration brought blacks to the north who participated

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1
In the 1920s, the influence of mass media such as radios began to shape America in what way?
There was a sharp decline in movie attendance
Nationalization of culture across America
More read newspapers to confirm what they heard
More participation in world politics
2
How did SC start promoting tourism as a replacement industry for agriculture?
Preserving historic sites
Developing coastal areas
Building hotels
They brought the boll weevil
3
Many blacks from South Carolina were drawn to war industry jobs in what part of the country?
South
East
North
Midland
4
What was the Southern Literary Renaissance?
A rebirth in black culture with jazz music, art, and dancing
Southern mass media coming back to life with radio & movies
The start of suburb life surrounding southern cities
A rebirth of great writing produced by southern authors
5
What was the goal of Prohibition, which began with the passing of the 18th amendment?
It attempted to outlaw and get rid of alcohol in America
It gave people the right to direct elect their senators
To give the national government the right to tax income
To allow all women to vote in the country regardless of race
6
Which new consumer products led to the growth of suburbs outside of cities in South Carolina?
trollies
hotels
automobiles
telephones
7
What was the impact of Prohibition on South Carolina?
There was a boost in tourism to the state
An increase in crime from bootlegging
Less crime and more family involvement
It ended the textile industry in the state
8
Why was the the novel Porgy, & other Southern Literary Renaissance works important to SC?
Books and movies were great money makers for the poor south
Proved that northern writers knew about the South
First time women could share experiences through art
It answered the critics who thought the South had no culture
9
What was a major impact of the film, Birth of a Nation?
It led to a better understanding of the Civil War
Grew resentment towards blacks & made KKK grow to natl. org.
It showed the horrors of the KKK and ended it
It proved the film industry was growing to control America
10
What was the Harlem Renaissance that spread to other major cities in the North?
An awakening period in Europe with scientific discoveries
A celebration of black music, art, dance, and literature
Migration patters of over 6 million blacks leaving the south
A rebirth in Southern literature and those who dissed it
11
The 1920s in America was a time of...
extreme poverty and hardship for many Americans
weak development with no major improvements in life
violence and war due to all of the world conflicts
economic prosperity with a distinct cultural feel
12
In what way did South Carolina and other southern states contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?
Great Migration brought blacks to the north who participated
Democrats in SC fought against funding the Renaissance
Many blacks wrote books about SC and toured the state
Republicans in the South rallied for the Renaissance

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