Why did "Return to Normalcy" agenda of pres candidate Warren G Harding appeal to 1920s voters?

The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues

As a result of the listed Progressive Era reforms-

citizens became more involved in the election process

Which governmental policy was a direct result of the described event?

Millions of acres of land were set aside as national parks

What was one reason for the expansion of political machines in the late nineteenth century?

Rapid influx immigrants made difficult provide basic service

How did the Great Depression impact employment?

The percentage of people unemployed increased sharply

One characteristic of the US economy in the 1920's was-

All time high production levels of consumer goods

How did Teddy Roosevelt & public respond to what was described in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?

calling for the regulation of the food industry

Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because-

Communists were infiltrating the US

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

Installment plans, Prohibition & flappers

These policies were carried out against the American Indian tribes in order to-

make land available for settlers from the United States

How did the changing demographic patterns in the 1930s impact California?

Arrival migrant families frm MW created a relief crisis

How did the Gold Rush & passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to the US?

Most of the US population shifted from the East to the West

How did Henry Ford's pictured innovation affect the American workplace?

The amount of productivity & output in factories increased

A cultural contribution made by African American artists/performers in early 20th century-

creating a uniquely American music form known as jazz

FDR was most likely referring to which of the following?

Support for emergency economic actions

Which of the following pull factors was the primary reason for the demogra shift in the map?

Economic opportunities in industrialized cities

Which controversial political issue of the 1930s is reflected in the cartoon?

President FDR's attempt to reorganize the Supreme Court

Based on the information in the excerpt, jazz music was popular in the 1920's because it-

reflected the changes in American society

This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to-

Public disappointment over revelations of govt corruption

The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was unintended consequence of which govt action?

The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages

How did innovations transportation technology in chart affect standard of living in US cities?

By giving residents more flexibility in employment

Which set of factors contributed most to the pattern shown on the maps?

Years of drought and poor farming techniques

Based on the excerpt, Andrew Carnegie was arguing that-

the poor are best served through philanthrophy

One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the-

distribution of sheet music of popular songs

What led to an increase in unsanitary & crowded living space during the Gilded Age?

Increased rates of urbanization

How did the Henry Ford's assembly line affect US businesses?

Mass manufacturing techniques adopted to maximize production

Based on the acts listed in the box, which best describes the relationship btwn govt & business

Fed govt took active part in regulating business practices

The Progressive Era defined as a historical era because the time period is described by-

changing ideas about the functions of US govt

How did the actions of Progressive reformers reflect what is stated in the picture?

Progressive Reformers participated in the democratic process

Which American novel provides a vivid depiction of the difficulties individuals faced in the GD

John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"

What economic practice became popular in 1920s & eventually contributed to stock market crash?

Buying stocks with only a down payment

Efforts like those described in the excerpt were a result of-

the rising numbers of US citizens migrating westward

One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-

providing services to immigrants & the poor

Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?

increased venues w/African Americans, increased # of AA

How did high US tariffs on imports likely contribute to the Great Depression?

Other nations raised tariffs that cut US exports

How did creation of agency represented in the sticker, change the nature of banking in the US?

The govt began to guarantee bank deposits

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1
Why did "Return to Normalcy" agenda of pres candidate Warren G Harding appeal to 1920s voters?
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
There were significant shortages of military supplies
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
2
As a result of the listed Progressive Era reforms-
corporate leaders began campaigning for elected office
political bosses gained greater control over local elections
citizens became more involved in the election process
big business came under additional government regulation
3
Which governmental policy was a direct result of the described event?
Efforts to annex Alaska were undertaken by the President
Large grants of money were given to conservation efforts
New education programs created to study geography & climate
Millions of acres of land were set aside as national parks
4
How does the Social Security Act of 1935 continue to affect the lives of citizens today?
Grants agricultural subsidies
Protects bank investments
Provides retirement income
Funds school improvement
5
The issue of unemployment & declining wages on the west coast led to which govt action?
Dawes Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Homestead Act
Pendleton Act of 1883
6
What was one reason for the expansion of political machines in the late nineteenth century?
Settlement houses fail to help immigrants adjust city life
Rapid influx immigrants made difficult provide basic service
The economy was too tightly regulated to allow urban growth
Fed restrictions prevented voters frm influencing govt dec
7
Which year did the Stock Market crash occur, signaling the beginning of the Great Depression?
1928
1927
1929
1930
8
How did the Great Depression impact employment?
The number of people employed stayed consistent
The percentage of people in the military decreased steadily
The percentage of people unemployed increased sharply
The number of people employed increased sharply
9
One characteristic of the US economy in the 1920's was-
Greater financial dependency on credit cards
All time high production levels of consumer goods
Repeated labor uprisings that limited industrial output
Increasing government regulations on businesses
10
How did Teddy Roosevelt & public respond to what was described in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?
advocating for reforms to working conditions
demanding better school nutrition programs
working for the passage of the Sixteenth Amendment
calling for the regulation of the food industry
11
Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because-
Economic decline had increased the competition for jobs
Assimilation programs in the US had been unsuccessful
Communists were infiltrating the US
Political machines had too much power in urban areas
12
During Gilded Age, increased immigration to the US from S & E Europe resulted in-
growing nativist sentiments
declining economic conditions
increasing religious tolerance
changing attitudes about women's roles
13
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
Installment plans, Prohibition & flappers
Brinkmanship, McCarthyism, policy of containment
Bank failures, the New Deal, & breadlines
Internment camps, rationing of goods, first use atomic bomb
14
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of society in 1920's during the Red Scare?
Yellow Journalism
Increasing rights for minority groups
Spread of communism
Anti-immigration sentiment
15
These policies were carried out against the American Indian tribes in order to-
protect the lifestyle of members of American Indian tribes
secure the boundaries of the United States
enforce treaties with American Indian tribes
make land available for settlers from the United States
16
How did the changing demographic patterns in the 1930s impact California?
Arrival many unskill immigrant workers = shortage of jobs
Arrival of many migrant families seeking work led to govt h
Arrival migrant families frm MW created a relief crisis
Arrival of many African Americans created much disagreement
17
How did the Gold Rush & passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to the US?
Women outnumbered men on the plains of the American West
American Indians displaced by descendants of E. immigrants
Most of the US population shifted from the East to the West
Chinese migration increased at faster rate than other groups
18
How did Henry Ford's pictured innovation affect the American workplace?
Machines responsible for doing most of labor in factories
US agricultural output declined as more men went to work
The amount of productivity & output in factories increased
Women joined the workforce, to meet increased labor demand
19
A cultural contribution made by African American artists/performers in early 20th century-
forming America's first musical district, Tin Pan Alley
creating a uniquely American music form known as jazz
introducing Americans to vaudeville-style entertainment
pioneering the "flapper" look for women after WWI
20
FDR was most likely referring to which of the following?
Support for emergency economic actions
Support for the Selective Service Act
Declaration of war on Japan & Germany
Passage of the Immigration Reform Act
21
Which of the following pull factors was the primary reason for the demogra shift in the map?
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
The lower cost of living in urban areas
22
Which controversial political issue of the 1930s is reflected in the cartoon?
President FDR's refusal to cooperate with state government
President FDR's attempt to reorganize the Supreme Court
Congressional attempts to reduce the state of sovereignty
Congressional attempts to bypass the separation of powers
23
Based on the information in the excerpt, jazz music was popular in the 1920's because it-
emphasized traditional American culture
spread from cities like New Orleans
appealed to a broad section of Americans
reflected the changes in American society
24
How did the passage of the 18th Amendment affect American society in the 1920's?
Church attendance increased
Women took on new roles
Demand for alcohol decreased
Crime rates rose drastically
25
This excerpt describes an instance of deportation in 1930s. Why did fed govt implement repatria
To protect national security
To fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
To reduce competition for jobs
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
26
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Nativists
Political bosses
Union leaders
Philanthropists
27
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to-
Widespread dissatisfaction w/a lack of economic development
Widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
Public disappointment over revelations of govt corruption
Public frustration w/govt neglect of the working class
28
The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was unintended consequence of which govt action?
The implementation of immigration restrictions
The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The deportation of suspected communist sympathizers
29
What kind of changes to American society were defining issues of both the GD & the New Deal?
Economic issues
Artistic issues
Geographic issues
Chronological issues
30
How did innovations transportation technology in chart affect standard of living in US cities?
By giving residents more flexibility in employment
By increasing the expenses associated with relocation
By increasing traffic congestion on city streets
By expanding the options for personal education
31
Which set of factors contributed most to the pattern shown on the maps?
Multiple El Nino events and dam building
Farm worker labor shortage & chemical fertilizers
Years of drought and poor farming techniques
Poor irrigation and use of crop rotation
32
Based on the excerpt, Andrew Carnegie was arguing that-
the wealthy are not responsible for their fellow citizens
the wealthy are responsible for the poor
the government should redistribute wealth
the poor are best served through philanthrophy
33
One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the-
distribution of sheet music of popular songs
creation of musical theatre
introduction of the flapper look
promotion of African American culture
34
What led to an increase in unsanitary & crowded living space during the Gilded Age?
Westward migration
Increased rates of urbanization
Rise of political machines
Immigration policies with quotas
35
How did the Henry Ford's assembly line affect US businesses?
Mass manufacturing techniques adopted to maximize production
Retirement plans were guaranteed to factory workers
Profit sharing became standard practice for indus corporatio
Monopolistic practices abolished by federal legislation
36
Based on the acts listed in the box, which best describes the relationship btwn govt & business
Fed govt took active part in regulating business practices
fed govt gave funding to further business development
Fed govt mandated protections for businesses
Fed govt passed laws promoting improved working conditions
37
The Progressive Era defined as a historical era because the time period is described by-
shifting attitudes about civil rights for minorities
growing support for overseas expansion
shrinking of the industrial economy
changing ideas about the functions of US govt
38
How did the actions of Progressive reformers reflect what is stated in the picture?
Progressive Reformers participated in the democratic process
Progressive Reformers were made up of indivs from dif races
Progressive Reformers supported causes of the majority
Progressive Reformers inspired others to support free press
39
Which American novel provides a vivid depiction of the difficulties individuals faced in the GD
John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"
Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms"
40
What economic practice became popular in 1920s & eventually contributed to stock market crash?
Selling stocks in very rapid succession
Paying only cash for stock purchase
Sharing insider information on stock trades
Buying stocks with only a down payment
41
Efforts like those described in the excerpt were a result of-
desire among Native American tribes to cooperate w/US govt
the establishment of a system of reservations
the rapidly expanding populations of Native American tribes
the rising numbers of US citizens migrating westward
42
One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-
operating without most of the public's knowledge
receiving financial support from big business
obtaining authority by state legislative policies
providing services to immigrants & the poor
43
Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
Founding of colleges for AA, Founding of Socialist Party
Founding of Tuskegee Univ, Migration of AA's to w. states
Increased support for prohibition, ratification of am for AA
increased venues w/African Americans, increased # of AA
44
How did high US tariffs on imports likely contribute to the Great Depression?
The US experienced a rapid rise in inflation
The US experienced a moderate rise in employment
Other nations raised tariffs that cut US exports
Other nations boycotted US goods because of high prices
45
How did creation of agency represented in the sticker, change the nature of banking in the US?
Depositors guaranteed minimum interest rates saving accounts
The govt required taxpayers to open savings accounts
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties
The govt began to guarantee bank deposits

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