How were the contributions of Louis Armstrong and Langston Hughes similar?

Both men expanded interest in African-American culture.

How did the popularity of professional sports affect the country in the 1920s?

The public honored professional athletes as heroes

WW1 began in 1914, but the US didn't enter until 1917. What was ONE reason the US entered WW1?

To protect the US trade with other countries

Why is the city of Harlem during the 1920's referred to as the Harlem Renaissance?

African Americans in Harlem expressed literature, art, music

How did the invention of the automobile in the 1900s affect migration patterns within the US?

Many people moved out of urban areas and began commuting

What was a major cause of the stock market crash?

Stock prices fell, investors panicked, and sold their stocks

What was the immediate result of "Dust Bowl" in the 1920's

Many farmers and families lost their farms and moved west

The automobile has caused many changes in America since the 1920s. Which statement is true?

Autos have allowed people to live farther from their jobs.

Which of the following BEST describes the Great Depression?

Countries around the world experienced the depression

During the Great Depression, the national gov't responded with Roosevelt's "New Deal", which

Provided programs to help people make money for their needs

Which statement describes one way electricity changed people's lives in the 1920's

It brought entertainment into homes with the radio

Why was electricity so popular?

It was now available and affordable

Immigrants came to the US from Europe and Asia. What best describes their experience in the US

Both discriminated in their permitted work

How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the US economy in the 1930s?

Unemployment reached its highest level in the US history

Which was a major cause of Emigration for Europe to the US after the Civil War?

The rapid growth of industry in the US provided new jobs.

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1
How were the contributions of Louis Armstrong and Langston Hughes similar?
Both men were African-American members of Congress
Both men were African-American leaders of the Civil Rights.
Both men expanded African American participation in sports
Both men expanded interest in African-American culture.
2
How did the popularity of professional sports affect the country in the 1920s?
City gov't raised money by allowing citizens to place bets
People stayed inside to watch games on television
Most professional teams were integrated and the trend spread
The public honored professional athletes as heroes
3
WW1 began in 1914, but the US didn't enter until 1917. What was ONE reason the US entered WW1?
To protect Europe from an invasion by Russia
To prevent Germany from taking over Europe
To protect the US trade with other countries
To protect US citizens living in Europe
4
Why is the city of Harlem during the 1920's referred to as the Harlem Renaissance?
Harlem attracted people and culture from other countries
African Americans in Harlem expressed literature, art, music
Harlem changed its form of city gov't to serve the people.
A major program of building repair/ construction took place
5
Where did MOST European immigrants who came to the US in the late 1800s work?
Ships on the coast
farms in the great plains
factories in the north.
plantations in the south
6
How did the invention of the automobile in the 1900s affect migration patterns within the US?
Americans traveled more and didn't live in homes/apartments
Those who couldn't afford cars forced to move to rural areas
Farmers gave up agriculture from industrial jobs in cities
Many people moved out of urban areas and began commuting
7
Which President began the New Deal, a program to help people during the Great Depression?
Calvin Coolidge
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Warren Harding
8
What was a major cause of the stock market crash?
Stock prices fell, investors panicked, and sold their stocks
The Gov't decided to close the stockmarket in New York
Stock prices went up so fast that investors couldn't keep up
People decided to invest their money in stocks in Europe
9
What was the immediate result of "Dust Bowl" in the 1920's
Many farmers decide to grow crops that didn't use much water
The government built large dams in the West for irrigation
Many farmers and families lost their farms and moved west
The gov't helped farmers by buying their land and equipment
10
The automobile has caused many changes in America since the 1920s. Which statement is true?
Autos have forced people to live in rural areas
More people have chosen to use other forms of transportation
Autos have allowed people to live farther from their jobs.
Most people have decided not to use automobiles.
11
Which of the following BEST describes the Great Depression?
The depression caused revolutions all across the world.
Gov't acted quickly and the depression only lasted two years
Countries around the world experienced the depression
The depression was severe, but only for the US
12
The dust bowl, falling prices, banks failing, and the New Deal are all associated with:
Great Depression
Civil War
Great Migration
Spanish American War
13
During the Great Depression, the national gov't responded with Roosevelt's "New Deal", which
Provided new ways for people to apply for unemployment
Provided programs to help people make money for their needs
forced people to use charities to help provide for needs
forced people to join the military
14
Which statement describes one way electricity changed people's lives in the 1920's
It ended the building of homes with fireplaces
It brought entertainment into homes with the radio
It ended the mining of coal to use as fuel.
It ended the use of oil as a fuel for heating
15
Why was electricity so popular?
It could be generated at home
Coal was no longer being mined
Oil and natural gas were too expensive
It was now available and affordable
16
Immigrants came to the US from Europe and Asia. What best describes their experience in the US
Only Europeans faced discrimination working in cities
Only Asian immigrants faced discrimination on the railroads
Both groups immediately blended with people living in USA
Both discriminated in their permitted work
17
How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the US economy in the 1930s?
Stock prices were higher than investors could afford
Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry
Unemployment reached its highest level in the US history
Congress voted to reject New Deal policies
18
Which was a major cause of Emigration for Europe to the US after the Civil War?
There was less farming in Europe because of factory growth
The rapid growth of industry in the US provided new jobs.
Many European countries were planning on stopping emigration
Free land was promised to new settlers in the South
19
The automobile became more affordable in the 1920's. What made them more affordable?
Assembly line production
Increased demand for cars.
Low skilled factory workers
Stock market increases

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