The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by

increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture

Mass production is a term that can best be defined as

manufacture of large quantities of product quickly and cheaply

Which of the following BEST describes the flappers of the 1920s?

Women who rebelled against old rules and traditional thinking

After WWI, which factor was the major cause of migration of African Americans to the north?

Increased job opportunities in Northern cities

The Sacco and Vanzetti trial and the actions of the KKK in the 1020s showed that

A strong fear of immigrants still existed in America

What was one effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

African American cultural pride flourished in cities

The 1920s are sometimes called the "Roaring Twenties" because

wide spread social, political, and cultural change occurred

In the US, the decade of the 1920s was characterized by

increased consumer borrowing and spending

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was created by

Increased sales of new consumer goods

Which feature of the Harlem Renaissance best reflects the image of the Roaring 20s?

expression through jazz and dance

National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that

The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned

A return to normalcy after WWI meant

Going back to life as it had been before the war

The Red Scare of the 1920s was fueled by the fear that

Communist ideas might spread in the US

Which document would be a primary source for the study of Prohibition?

a letter to the editor written in 1918 describing the dangers of alcohol

The failure of national Prohibition led to public awareness that

unpopular laws are difficult to enforce

The changing image of women during the 1920s was symbolized by the

popularity of flappers and their style of dress

Which pair of events illustrates a cause-and-effect relationship?

Red Scare- demand for limits on immigration

What was one main reason for the rise of organized crime during the 1920s?

The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was illegal

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1
The Scopes Trial involved the issue of
prohibition
economic system of supply and demand
teaching evolution in schools
length of term of the president
2
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by
encouraging urban renewal projects in major American cities
ending racial segregation of public facilities
establishing government programs to assist African Americans
increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture
3
Mass production is a term that can best be defined as
number of hours employees are required to work
Profit made by large business or corporation
manufacture of large quantities of product quickly and cheaply
formation of a business monopoly
4
Which of the following BEST describes the flappers of the 1920s?
Women who believed in temperance
Women who rebelled against old rules and traditional thinking
Women who supported communist reforms
Women who maintained traditional and old values
5
The information in the graph primarily reflects the influence of
The Great Depression
public transportation system
mass production techniques
Increased foreign imports
6
After WWI, which factor was the major cause of migration of African Americans to the north?
Laws passed in the Northern states to end racial discrimination
The start of the Harlem Renaissance
Federal Government job-training programs
Increased job opportunities in Northern cities
7
The Sacco and Vanzetti trial and the actions of the KKK in the 1020s showed that
Workers strikes might take a violent turn
A strong fear of immigrants still existed in America
Americans still blame Germany for the war
There was less discrimination against African Americans in the North
8
What was one effect of the Harlem Renaissance?
African American cultural pride flourished in cities
The formation of multiracial corporations was encouraged
Many African American veterans of WWI were unemployed
Prohibition ended for African Americans
9
The 1920s are sometimes called the "Roaring Twenties" because
political reforms made government more democratic
wide spread social, political, and cultural change occurred
The US took a leadership role in world affairs
foreign trade prospered after WWI
10
In the US, the decade of the 1920s was characterized by
increased consumer borrowing and spending
The active involvement of the US in European affairs
Major reforms in national labor laws
A willingness to allow immigration to the US
11
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was created by
Increased government aid to farmers
Rapid Expansion of Canal systems
Increased sales of new consumer goods
Increased government spending on defense
12
Louis Armstrong made significant contributions to the Harlem Renaissance in the field of
music
sculpture
painting
poetry
13
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Impact of the enfranchisement of Women
Impact of the rise of the KKK
Impact of Prohibition
Impact of the Affordable car
14
Which feature of the Harlem Renaissance best reflects the image of the Roaring 20s?
expression through jazz and dance
concerns for economic prosperity
demands for equal civil rights
calls to eliminate racial prejudice
15
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that
Americans must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
Only imported alcoholic beverage would be sold
Alcoholic beverages could be sold only in government run stores
16
The national policy of Prohibition ended when the states
Ratified the 21st amendment
Banned interstate shipment of alcoholic beverages
Strengthened food and drug laws
Legalized alcohol for medical purposes
17
Which person below is known for being an infamous gangster during the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong
Al Capone
Charles Lindbergh
Langston Hughes
18
A return to normalcy after WWI meant
increased US involvement in Europe
Going back to life as it had been before the war
restoring democratic president to power
No longer selling liquor in the US
19
The Red Scare of the 1920s was fueled by the fear that
Another World War might begin
Communist ideas might spread in the US
Workers strike might take a violent turn
Italian immigrants might start illegal business
20
The presidential election of 1920 was the first election in which
a Republican won reelection
both candidates were from the Midwest
Women could vote
Foreign policy was not an issue
21
Which document would be a primary source for the study of Prohibition?
a letter to the editor written in 1918 describing the dangers of alcohol
an American Federation of Labor pamphlet written in 1952
a speech by President Herbert Hoover on the Good Neighbor policy
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin
22
The failure of national Prohibition led to public awareness that
geographic conditions affect law enforcement
unpopular laws are difficult to enforce
economic prosperity encourages people to follow the law
crime rates decline when sale of alcoholic beverages is banned
23
The changing image of women during the 1920s was symbolized by the
passage of an equal pay act
popularity of flappers and their style of dress
Appointment of several women to Coolidge's cabinet
drafting of women into the army
24
According to the graph, the greatest increase in automobile sales occurred between
1927 and 1929
1921 and 1923
1925 and 1927
1923 and 1925
25
Which pair of events illustrates a cause-and-effect relationship?
Scopes Trial- Teapot Dome Scandal
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial- 19th Amendment
Red Scare- demand for limits on immigration
Rebirth of KKK-Harlem Renaissance
26
To obtain liquor illegally, drinkers went underground to hidden nightclubs known as
Speakeasies
Tea Rooms
Penthouse
Tenement
27
This poem, written during the Harlem Renaissance, was most likely meant to encourage African Americans to
deal with the Great Depression
Flee from slavery
accept racial segregation
look to the future
28
What was one main reason for the rise of organized crime during the 1920s?
Federal laws limited the power of the police
More people living in rural areas
The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was illegal
The automobile improved access to surburban areas

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