What led to Prohibition?

Many groups believed alcohol led to moral decay of society

Which of the following were some of the struggles faced by American farmers during the 1920s?

falling crop prices and large amounts of debt

The first Red Scare in the United States was a reaction to which event?

Communist regimes took over Russia & threatened to spread

“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of

groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns

Why is Armstrong considered influential in the history of jazz?

The music he played was improvised and creative

In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?

Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money

What does buying stock on margin mean? Buying stock ...

for a fraction of its cost&borrowing against future profits

What was the Wagner Act?

gave labor unions government support

How did immigration policies in the US change during the years following World War I?

Immigration was restricted with quota systems

Which of the following statements is true about the 1920s? It was an era of ....

extreme economic growth, big social changes

What did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 do?

raised tariffs on imported goods

In 1932, a group known as the Bonus Army, what did this group want? They...

wanted early pay of a bonus that they were to receive

The rising popularity of radio and movies in the United States during the 20th century:

provided new forms of entertainment to a broader audience

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1
The Palmer Raids, a series of mass-arrests of alleged radicals in 1919 &20, occurred because of
the Red Scare
terrorism
the Cold War
Prohibition
2
What led to Prohibition?
Police officers were tired of arresting violent alcoholics
Many groups believed alcohol led to moral decay of society
Wilson wanted to set an example for other nations.
alcohol would cause birth defects
3
Which piece of legislation stimulated labor union activity during the 1930s?
the Taft-Hartley Act
the Social Security Act
the Wagner Act
the Smoot-Hawley Act
4
Which of the following were some of the struggles faced by American farmers during the 1920s?
increased competition from imported crops
decreases in the amount of crops grown on farms
falling crop prices and large amounts of debt
lack of workers to perform labor on farms
5
The 18th Amendment, passed in 1919, resulted in
election reform
immigration quotas.
women's suffrage.
prohibition of alcohol.
6
The changing role of women in 1920s America was embodied by the image of
the homemaker.
the flapper.
Rosie the Riveter.
the Gibson girl.
7
Which factor contributed to low agricultural prices at the onset of the Great Depression?
decreases in American population
surpluses in farm production
shortages in farm production
increases in wages
8
The first Red Scare in the United States was a reaction to which event?
Communist regimes took over Russia & threatened to spread
Fascist leaders threatened to have Pres. Wilson assassinated
the United States would be forced to fight a war
Youth organizations began to hold protests
9
After Black Tuesday, what did the Federal Reserve do to discourage lending?
lowered interest rates
gave money to the people
raised interest rates
supported a tariff
10
Which politician created the Share Our Wealth Society ?
Huey Long
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Frances Perkins
11
“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of
groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns
pockets of the country that supported President Hoover
poor urban immigrant communities
deserted towns filled with foreclosed businesses
12
New Deal program hired men to build a series of dams to prevent flooding and sell electricity?
Federal Emergency Relief Act
National Youth Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Tennessee Valley Authority
13
Which federal program hired young men to do jobs such as planting trees and building parks?
National Recovery Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
14
What types of federal aid did Pres Hoover offer to help those affected by the Depression?
relief for businesses and individuals
aid given directly to individuals
loans for businesses
increased military spending
15
During the Dust Bowl of the 30s. People from Oklahoma migrated mostly to which state?
California
Texas
North Dakota
Michigan
16
Why is Armstrong considered influential in the history of jazz?
He was a master at replicating other artists' songs
He founded the House of Blues in Chicago
The music he played was improvised and creative
his record sales exceeded those of Michael Jackson.
17
In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?
Banks are required to lower interest rates in econ troubles
Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money
Citizens are given a higher interest on large deposits of $
If a bank fails, the government will work to reestablish it
18
Who of the following was a famous poet and writer of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
Georgia O'Keefe
Upton Sinclair
John Steinbeck
19
What does buying stock on margin mean? Buying stock ...
on behalf of another person
for a fraction of its cost&borrowing against future profits
after receiving a tip that the stock price will go up
on credit, putting no money down initially
20
FDRs New Deal programs were designed to
give jobs to the unemployed
distribute welfare aid to families
get the elderly social security
rebuild the failed banks of the U.S.
21
Which of the following did the new KKK support that that was different from the late 1800s?
anti-African American policies
anti-immigrant policies
pro-communism policies
pro-Catholic policies
22
By the late 1920s, labor unions
no longer segregated
were growing rapidly
weakened in membership
began to adopt policies of violence
23
What was the Wagner Act?
gave labor unions government support
provided loans to farmers to help prevent foreclosures
gave government the power to regulate accounting practices
pumped government money into the arts
24
How did immigration policies in the US change during the years following World War I?
Immigration into the United States was strictly prohibited
Immigrants arriving in America had 2 pass literacy tests
Immigration was restricted with quota systems
All previous restrictions placed on immigration were lifted
25
Which of the following statements is true about the 1920s? It was an era of ....
era of increased government participation in business
slow economic growth, limited prosperity
economic hardship, radical politics
extreme economic growth, big social changes
26
The 1st Red Scare began in 1917 & lasted until 1920. It was caused by a fear of anarchists and
fascists
German spies
communists
Japanese spies
27
What effect did the prosperity of the 1920s have on labor unions?
unions grew in strength and numbers
unions were able to organize a powerful lobby in Washington
unions saw membership decline
unions were able to negotiate better pay for workers
28
Which New Deal program employed people to build roads, public housing, and sewers?
Public Works Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security
Agricultural Adjustment Act
29
What did the Federal Reserve fail to prevent in the Great Depr
heavy taxes
high tariffs
bank failures
large money supply
30
In the 1920s, people used installment plans to buy consumer goods such as
stocks and bonds
gasoline
food
household appliances
31
Fitzgerald• Hemingway• Faulkner• Stein. The individuals were all _______ in the 1920s.
famous inventors
Progressive leaders
American writers
Harlem Renaissance leaders
32
What did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 do?
raised tariffs on imported goods
lowered tariffs on imported and exported goods
lowered tariffs on imported goods
raised tariffs on exported goods
33
In 1932, a group known as the Bonus Army, what did this group want? They...
demanded wages for their service in WWI they weren't paid
called for the resignation of Herbert Hoover.
wanted early pay of a bonus that they were to receive
demanded that the government give them jobs
34
The rising popularity of radio and movies in the United States during the 20th century:
caused the stock market to take a significant dive
caused radio & theater ticket sales 2 decrease dramatically
exponentially increased the amount of newspapers sold.
provided new forms of entertainment to a broader audience

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