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A #History review of #WWI, #Roaring Twenties, and #Great Depression for #5th Grade
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1
During the 1920s, people began listening to jazz music, which came from what musical heritage?
Hispanic
West Indian
European
African American
2
What was one of the reasons the United States entered World War I in 1917?
to protect Europe from an invasion by Russia
to protect United States trade with other countries
to prevent Germany from taking over Europe
to protect United States citizens living in Europe
3
The president who followed Hoover and began the New Deal during the Great Depression was...
Calvin Coolidge.
Warren Harding.
Harry Truman.
Franklin Roosevelt.
4
The government responded to the Depression with Pres. Roosevelt's "New Deal," a program that...
provided new ways for people to get unemployment insurance.
forced people to use charities to help provide their needs.
forced people to join the military forces to earn money.
provided programs to help people earn their own money.
5
How were the contributions of Louis Armstrong and Langston Hughes similar?
Both men were African-American members of Congress.
Both expanded African-American participation in sports.
Both were African-American leaders of Civil Rights movement.
Both men expanded interest in African-American culture.
6
Which is one way Roosevelt's New Deal helped people during the Great Depression?
It let people travel around the country freely.
It gave all people the right to vote.
It let all new immigrants become American citizens.
It created programs to put people back to work.
7
In the 1920s, the widespread use of the assembly line in making cars was MOST responsible for
a less expensive automobile.
the rapid growth of cities.
the beginning of labor unions.
a rise in imported automobiles.
8
What was an immediate result of the "dust bowl"?
The government built large dams in the West for irrigation.
Farmers decided to grow crops that did not use much water.
Government helped farmers by buying their land & equipment.
Many farmers lost their farms and moved west.
9
What resulted from Americans beginning to have more free time during the 1920s?
More people started working longer days.
More people began owning homes.
More people started taking part in sports and recreation.
More people began migrating to the cities.
10
What was a major cause of the stock market crash?
Stock prices went up so fast investors could not keep up.
Government decided to close the stock market in New York.
Stock prices fell, investors panicked and sold stocks.
People decided to invest money in stock markets in Europe.
11
Which of the following BEST describes the role of the government during the New Deal?
Government became less involved in the country's economy.
The government wanted people to take care of themselves.
The government provided everything the citizens needed.
Government became more involved in the country's economy.
12
How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s?
Unemployment reached highest level in United States history.
Stock prices were higher than investors could afford
Congress voted to reject New Deal policies.
Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry.
13
Which was the MOST important goal of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
to avoid going to war
to improve public education
to strengthen the economy
to end racial discrimination
14
Which phrase best describes the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
a revival in African American arts
a style of architecture found in New York
a movement from rural to urban areas
a renewed interest in European art
15
Which of the following BEST describes the Great Depression?
The depression was severe, but only in the United States.
Governments acted quickly and the depression lasted 2 years.
Countries around the world experienced economic depression.
The depression caused revolutions all across the world.
16
How did the popularity of professional sports affect the country in the 1920s?
Professional athletes such as Babe Ruth were honored heroes.
People stayed inside to watch games on television.
City governments raised money by allowing betting on games.
Most professional teams were integrated.
17
How did the invention of the automobile in the 1900s affect migration patterns within the USA?
Those who could not afford cars moved to rural areas.
Many people moved from urban areas and commuted to work.
Americans traveled more and did not live in apartments.
Farmers gave up agriculture for industrial jobs in cities.
