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A 1920s review
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Which of the following was true of most 1920's fundamentalist Christians?
they were supporters of Progressive legislation
they were against the teaching of evolution
they supported the "flappers" attitude & fashion
they were all KKK members
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the 20's version of the KKK? They...
considered themselves defenders of Christianity
championed keeping Christianity & bible in public schools
couldn't reach the same strength/#s they had during Reconst.
were also a nativist organization during this time
3
Who is the following character?
Duke Ellington
Tugboat
Steamboat Willie
Charlie Chaplin's pet mouse
4
The rise of this movement led to attacks on the use of alcohol
the monkey trial movement
"wets"
evangelicals
the Flappers
5
Period of intense anti-communist sentiments; led to deportations and suppression of "radicals"
Harlem Renaissance
Red Scare
a resurgence of the KKK
The Quota Act
6
Which phrase best describes the economy of the 1920's?
people lacked confidence in the job market & economy
the Presidents heavily regulated big business
There was a Bull Market & increased use of credit
It was quickly & obviously headed towards a Depression
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The demand for automobiles...
caused a trend that led more people to live in rural areas
created industries associated w/it and caused others to grow
clearly caused average suburban families to drift apart
led to the stockmarket crash
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Which of the following best explains how we should understand the image of "the Flapper"?
a disillusioned group of young people who became introverts.
a symbol of the changing attitudes & roles of women
symbolized the fear many had 4 the quickening pace of change
an immoral woman of the 1920's
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Constitutional amendment that prohibited alcoholic beverages, ushering in prohibition.
21st amendment
17th amendment
19th amendment
18th amendment
10
Marcus Garvey's philosophy can be best summarized as
Integrated schools will quickly lead to equality
NAACP was the group that needed to be supported for equality
African Amers. should approve separation and go to Africa
African Amers. will be equal when they prove their worth.
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America's immigration policy changed in the 1920's and started to..
allow Chinese immigrants
increase the number of immigrants allowed in per year
restrict numbers of immigrants allowed, favoring N/W Euros
restrict British and French immigration to America
12
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
the country was experiencing a tea shortage
the Fed. Gov. gave tax breaks to tea corporations for bribes
spectator sports were booming & dome stadiums were built
Sec. of Interior illegally accepted bribes to lease Navy oil
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The Dawes Plan...
forced assimilation on Native Americans
ultimately failed to get rid of corruption in politics
was an effort to get America paid back from WWI loans
loaned people money to buy stocks
14
The 20's Presidents held all of the following policy beliefs, EXCEPT
Lassiez Faire and/or pro-business
tariff reduction
cut high income & corporate taxes
were not supportive of labor unions
15
How would one describe the stock market of the 1920's?
a bear market
it was volatile
built on a solid foundation
a bull market
16
Charles Lindbergh represented...
the rebellious youth of America during the "turbulent 20's"
the power of spectator sports during the 20's
breaking barriers & improved technology & adventure/heroism
the Hollywood boom of the era
17
Which terms/persons/concept do not relate to the Harlem Renaissance?
Duke Ellington & the Cotton Club
Jazz & Bessie Smith
Langston Hughes & Louis Armstrong
Marcus Garvey & Steamboat Willie
18
Which of the following is true regarding Warren G. Harding?
He was a staunch supporter of Prohibition.
He was pro-labor.
He was a Progressive.
He returned the nation to normalcy.
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Radio was unique among the major cultural developments of the 1920s because it
focused on high-culture talk rather than pop. entertainment.
was centered in rural areas rather than the large cities
drew people back into homes rather than away from them.
relied on commercial advertising to sustain it.
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During the 1920's, most Americans became comfortable living in...
a time of Progressive legislation
times of war
rural America
debt
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What caused the boom in spectator sports around the 1920's?
people began loving Babe Ruth
people had more leisure time & disposable income
rural areas were able to drive to games
people finally found out about sports through the radio
