What was the major goal of U.S. immigration laws in the 1920s?

To restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

Why did so many African Americans migrate north throughout the 1920s?

For a chance at a better future

1. The demand for automobiles in the 1920s

Stimulated growth in many other industries

What was the major result of Henry Ford’s innovative manufacturing techniques?

The sale prices of cars went down

The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the

Development of new consumer goods industries

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a period when African Americans

Created noteworthy works of art and literature

The literature of the Harlem Renaissance

Explored the pains and joys of being black in America

In the United States, the decade of the 1920s was characterized by

Increased consumer borrowing and spending

The Red Scare was a period of

people suspected of holding anti-American political views.

What was the objective of the Red Scare of the 1920s?

To protect the nation from Communism

As President, Warren G. Harding

Reduced the regulations on businesses

An American hybrid of African American and European music

Which is true of the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti?

It dealt with nativist fears of foreign influence

The 1920s are sometimes called the “Roaring Twenties” because

Widespread social and economic change occurred

Which is NOT an EFFECT of Prohibition?

There was wartime hostility towards German American brewers

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1
At its heart, the Scopes Trial was a clash between
Biology and science
Religion and science
Education and science
Evolution and science
2
Actions taken by organizations such as those shown in the photo above helped bring about
The 19th Amendment
The decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
The 26th Amendment
3
What was the major goal of U.S. immigration laws in the 1920s?
To establish equal numbers of immigrants from all nations
To restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
To attract wealthy and well-educated immigrants
To increase immigration from Southeast Asia
4
Why did so many African Americans migrate north throughout the 1920s?
For the milder climate
To save money
For a chance at a better future
To serve in the military
5
1. The demand for automobiles in the 1920s
Closed down the steel industry
Stimulated growth in many other industries
Led to a nationwide recession
Brought about the collapse of the suburbs
6
What was the major result of Henry Ford’s innovative manufacturing techniques?
The sale prices of the average car increased
More Americans bought cars from overseas
The sale prices of cars went down
Fewer Americans had jobs
7
The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the
New economic policies of the League of Nations
Elimination of barriers to international trade
Development of new consumer goods industries
Advent of advertising on radio
8
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a period when African Americans
Created noteworthy works of art and literature
Left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
Migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
civil disobedience to fight segregation in the Armed forces
9
Speakeasies allowed citizens to get around the consequences of
The Nineteenth Amendment.
Illegal gaming.
Prohibition.
laws protecting free speech.
10
The literature of the Harlem Renaissance
Is largely forgotten today
Explored the origins of jazz
Argued for the separation of races
Explored the pains and joys of being black in America
11
In the United States, the decade of the 1920s was characterized by
Increased consumer borrowing and spending
Major reforms in national labor laws
A willingness to encourage immigration to the United States
The active involvement of the United States in European
12
The Red Scare was a period of
people suspected of holding anti-American political views.
Widespread support for group promoting international anarchy
Severe economic depression
Great growth in art, literature and music
13
People began using ____________ to buy new items.
Gold coins.
Checks
Cash
Credit
14
Jazz was born in this southern city.
New Orleans
Chicago
Dallas
Orlando
15
What was the objective of the Red Scare of the 1920s?
To protect the nation from Communism
To secure civil rights for minorities
To limit immigration from abroad
To expose social and economic abuses
16
Presidents Harding and Coolidge favored policies that
Aided the growth of business
Brought about social reform
Discouraged a laissez-faire approach to the economy
Encouraged activism
17
On What day, did Charles Lindbergh successful fly across the Atlantic ocean.
May 20, 1927
June 5, 1929
January 19, 1920
July 2, 1921
18
As President, Warren G. Harding
Strengthened the regulations on businesses
Took no action on economic matter
Abolished all regulations on businesses
Reduced the regulations on businesses
19
Jazz was
A style of art created by African American activists
A musical style created by southern plantation owners
A fashion style that came and went quickly
An American hybrid of African American and European music
20
Which is true of the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti?
a grassroots movement to gain equal rights for minorities
It dealt with nativist fears of foreign influence
It was a public reaction against organized crime
concern that the United States would sink into a depression
21
One result of World War I was
An alliance between Germany and France
The creation of new countries
A move toward democracy in Russia
An expansion of German colonies
22
The prosecuting attorney in the Scopes trial was
Charles Darwin.
William Jennings Bryan.
Aimee Semple McPherson.
Clarence Darrow.
23
The Teapot Dome scandal centered around
Union members.
Gold mines.
High tariffs.
Oil-rich lands.
24
This is the 19th Amendment.
Repeals Prohibition
Suffrage for Women
Presidential inauguration moved to January
Prohibition
25
his house was damaged by a bomb, he led raids against alleged anarchists, communists.
Marcus Garvey
George Gershwin
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Mitchell Palmer
26
Charles Lindbergh was famous as a(n)
Composer.
Inventor.
Politician.
Pilot.
27
During the 1920s, American farmers as a group
Bought larger farms
Purchased a lot of stock
Prospered economically
Suffered economically
28
Actions such as those shown in the picture above helped bring about
The decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
The 26th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
29
The 1920s are sometimes called the “Roaring Twenties” because
Widespread social and economic change occurred
Political reforms made government more democratic
The United States assumed a leadership role in world affairs
Foreign trade prospered after World War I
30
Which is NOT an EFFECT of Prohibition?
There was a growth of organized crime
Bootlegging occurred
There was wartime hostility towards German American brewers
There was disrespect for the law

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