Why were some Americans concerned about communism in the 1920s?

They believed it threatened democracy and capitalism.

What were some popular fads of the 1920s?

Jazz music, dance crazes, and flagpole sitting.

What was the outcome of the confrontation between the veterans (Bonus Army) and the police?

Several veterans were killed or injured.

How did some people try to keep dust out of their homes?

By stuffing wet rags in cracks and blocking doorways.

What was the result of the stock market crash in October 1929?

Millions of Americans lost their fortunes.

What was one consequence of the Palmer Raids?

Deportation of over 500 people.

What was the primary reason for the Bonus Army's march on Washington?

To demand payment of a promised bonus.

What happened to most Okies in California?

They found it hard to get jobs because wages were low and jobs were limited

What was one significant consequence of the Great Migration?

It resulted in the creation of new music genres.

What was the Sedition Act of 1918 designed to do?

Make it illegal to make negative statements about the U.S. government.

How did electricity benefit American businesses?

It allowed factories to operate more efficiently and longer hours.

Which five states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?

Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico.

What was one method used by the South to prevent migration?

Arresting people at train stations.

What role did music play in the lives of those who migrated during the Great Migration?

It preserved the culture and history of African Americans.

What was the Okie migration?

The movement of people out of the Great Plains due to the Dust Bowl.

What was the purpose of the Smoot-Hawley Act?

To help American companies compete against foreign companies.

How did Hoover's presidency end?

He lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

What helped create more free time for Americans in the 1920s?

Technological advancements, like household appliances and electricity.

What did the President do in response to the Dust Bowl?

Established a program to help poor and displaced farmers.

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The Roaring 20s and the Great Depression

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Test your knowledge on the transformative events and cultural shifts of the 1920s, including the Great Migration, Prohibition, the Red Scare, and the stock market crash leading to the Great Depression.

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Questions 32

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1
Which amendment was ratified in August 1920 to grant women the right to vote?
21st Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
2
What system did African Americans flee from during the Great Migration?
The caste system of Jim Crow.
The economic system of capitalism.
The educational system of the South.
The feudal system.
3
Why were some Americans concerned about communism in the 1920s?
They believed it threatened democracy and capitalism.
They thought it would lead to better wages.
It was promoted by government leaders.
It had no impact on the U.S.
4
What were some popular fads of the 1920s?
The rise of social media.
Watching television and online gaming.
Jazz music, dance crazes, and flagpole sitting.
Space exploration.
5
What name was given to dust storms in the Great Plains?
Black Blizzards.
Prairie Storms.
Red Tornadoes.
Soil Cyclones.
6
What was the outcome of the confrontation between the veterans (Bonus Army) and the police?
Several veterans were killed or injured.
No injuries were reported.
The veterans successfully took over the Capitol.
The police were arrested.
7
Who was the U.S. Attorney General that fought against perceived communist threats during the Red Scare?
Alexander Mitchell Palmer.
Herbert Hoover.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
J. Edgar Hoover.
8
What was the primary goal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's campaign in the election of 1932?
To maintain Herbert Hoover's policies.
To improve the U.S. economy.
To reduce government size.
To increase taxes on the wealthy.
9
What action was taken by General MacArthur against the Bonus Army?
He invited them for a meeting.
He supported their cause.
He granted them their bonuses.
He burned their shanty town.
10
How did some people try to keep dust out of their homes?
By covering windows with blankets.
By nailing doors shut.
By using water to spray the air.
By stuffing wet rags in cracks and blocking doorways.
11
What was the result of the stock market crash in October 1929?
Increased employment.
Millions of Americans lost their fortunes.
The economy improved.
A rise in consumer spending.
12
What was one consequence of the Palmer Raids?
Deportation of over 500 people.
Increase in labor rights.
End of all strikes in the U.S.
A decrease in patriotism.
13
What was the primary reason for the Bonus Army's march on Washington?
To request housing assistance.
To celebrate their victory in World War I.
To demand payment of a promised bonus.
To protest against the government.
14
What happened to most Okies in California?
They were jailed.
They found it hard to get jobs because wages were low and jobs were limited
They were given free land.
They became rich farmers.
15
What does "buying on margin" refer to?
Purchasing stocks with cash only.
Selling stocks for profit.
Investing in foreign companies.
Borrowing money to buy stocks.
16
What did many critics argue about the New Deal?
It was unnecessary.
It was too conservative.
It did not go far enough.
It helped end the Great Depression.
17
What was one significant consequence of the Great Migration?
It resulted in the creation of new music genres.
It led to the establishment of new laws.
It caused a population decrease in the North.
It had no major impact on American society.
18
What was the Sedition Act of 1918 designed to do?
Make it illegal to make negative statements about the U.S. government.
Promote freedom of speech.
Allow workers to strike.
Protect immigrants from deportation.
19
How did electricity benefit American businesses?
It had little impact on businesses.
It allowed factories to operate more efficiently and longer hours.
It increased the cost of production.
It slowed down manufacturing.
20
What was the primary focus of the 18th Amendment that went into effect in January 1920?
Legalizing alcohol
Civil rights for African Americans
Prohibition of alcohol
Women's suffrage
21
Which five states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Colorado.
Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas.
California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona.
Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico.
22
What event primarily contributed to the fear of communism in America during the Red Scare?
World War I.
The Bolshevik Revolution.
The Great Depression.
The Civil Rights Movement.
23
What was one method used by the South to prevent migration?
Sending telegrams to families.
Offering better job opportunities.
Arresting people at train stations.
Providing transportation to the North.
24
What were the leading causes of the Dust Bowl?
Drought and over-farming.
Hurricanes and earthquakes.
Heavy rainfall and forest fires.
Cold winters and floods.
25
Which of the following was a cultural phenomenon that emerged during the Roaring 20s?
The Enlightenment
The Harlem Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Great Depression
26
What role did music play in the lives of those who migrated during the Great Migration?
It preserved the culture and history of African Americans.
It was created solely for entertainment.
It was a form of communication.
It had no significant impact on society.
27
What was the Okie migration?
A migration to the South.
A gold rush in Oklahoma.
The movement of people out of the Great Plains due to the Dust Bowl.
An organized government relocation.
28
What was the purpose of the Smoot-Hawley Act?
To increase foreign investment in the U.S.
To regulate the stock market.
To decrease tariffs on imports.
To help American companies compete against foreign companies.
29
How did Hoover's presidency end?
He was re-elected.
He was impeached.
He resigned.
He lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
30
What helped create more free time for Americans in the 1920s?
Technological advancements, like household appliances and electricity.
Stricter work laws that limited working hours.
The end of Prohibition.
The rise of the stock market.
31
What did the President do in response to the Dust Bowl?
Sent the army to plant trees.
Established a program to help poor and displaced farmers.
Declared war on nature.
Gave speeches but took no action.
32
Why were people interested in going to the movies?
It was a new form of entertainment.
All options.
It allowed people to escape their lives for a bit.
They offered air conditioning.

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The Roaring 20s and the Great Depression

32 termsStudBud Administration47 plays

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Questions 32

Answers

1
Which amendment was ratified in August 1920 to grant women the right to vote?
21st Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
2
What system did African Americans flee from during the Great Migration?
The caste system of Jim Crow.
The economic system of capitalism.
The educational system of the South.
The feudal system.
3
Why were some Americans concerned about communism in the 1920s?
They believed it threatened democracy and capitalism.
They thought it would lead to better wages.
It was promoted by government leaders.
It had no impact on the U.S.
4
What were some popular fads of the 1920s?
The rise of social media.
Watching television and online gaming.
Jazz music, dance crazes, and flagpole sitting.
Space exploration.
5
What name was given to dust storms in the Great Plains?
Black Blizzards.
Prairie Storms.
Red Tornadoes.
Soil Cyclones.
6
What was the outcome of the confrontation between the veterans (Bonus Army) and the police?
Several veterans were killed or injured.
No injuries were reported.
The veterans successfully took over the Capitol.
The police were arrested.
7
Who was the U.S. Attorney General that fought against perceived communist threats during the Red Scare?
Alexander Mitchell Palmer.
Herbert Hoover.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
J. Edgar Hoover.
8
What was the primary goal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's campaign in the election of 1932?
To maintain Herbert Hoover's policies.
To improve the U.S. economy.
To reduce government size.
To increase taxes on the wealthy.
9
What action was taken by General MacArthur against the Bonus Army?
He invited them for a meeting.
He supported their cause.
He granted them their bonuses.
He burned their shanty town.
10
How did some people try to keep dust out of their homes?
By covering windows with blankets.
By nailing doors shut.
By using water to spray the air.
By stuffing wet rags in cracks and blocking doorways.
11
What was the result of the stock market crash in October 1929?
Increased employment.
Millions of Americans lost their fortunes.
The economy improved.
A rise in consumer spending.
12
What was one consequence of the Palmer Raids?
Deportation of over 500 people.
Increase in labor rights.
End of all strikes in the U.S.
A decrease in patriotism.
13
What was the primary reason for the Bonus Army's march on Washington?
To request housing assistance.
To celebrate their victory in World War I.
To demand payment of a promised bonus.
To protest against the government.
14
What happened to most Okies in California?
They were jailed.
They found it hard to get jobs because wages were low and jobs were limited
They were given free land.
They became rich farmers.
15
What does "buying on margin" refer to?
Purchasing stocks with cash only.
Selling stocks for profit.
Investing in foreign companies.
Borrowing money to buy stocks.
16
What did many critics argue about the New Deal?
It was unnecessary.
It was too conservative.
It did not go far enough.
It helped end the Great Depression.
17
What was one significant consequence of the Great Migration?
It resulted in the creation of new music genres.
It led to the establishment of new laws.
It caused a population decrease in the North.
It had no major impact on American society.
18
What was the Sedition Act of 1918 designed to do?
Make it illegal to make negative statements about the U.S. government.
Promote freedom of speech.
Allow workers to strike.
Protect immigrants from deportation.
19
How did electricity benefit American businesses?
It had little impact on businesses.
It allowed factories to operate more efficiently and longer hours.
It increased the cost of production.
It slowed down manufacturing.
20
What was the primary focus of the 18th Amendment that went into effect in January 1920?
Legalizing alcohol
Civil rights for African Americans
Prohibition of alcohol
Women's suffrage
21
Which five states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Colorado.
Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas.
California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona.
Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico.
22
What event primarily contributed to the fear of communism in America during the Red Scare?
World War I.
The Bolshevik Revolution.
The Great Depression.
The Civil Rights Movement.
23
What was one method used by the South to prevent migration?
Sending telegrams to families.
Offering better job opportunities.
Arresting people at train stations.
Providing transportation to the North.
24
What were the leading causes of the Dust Bowl?
Drought and over-farming.
Hurricanes and earthquakes.
Heavy rainfall and forest fires.
Cold winters and floods.
25
Which of the following was a cultural phenomenon that emerged during the Roaring 20s?
The Enlightenment
The Harlem Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Great Depression
26
What role did music play in the lives of those who migrated during the Great Migration?
It preserved the culture and history of African Americans.
It was created solely for entertainment.
It was a form of communication.
It had no significant impact on society.
27
What was the Okie migration?
A migration to the South.
A gold rush in Oklahoma.
The movement of people out of the Great Plains due to the Dust Bowl.
An organized government relocation.
28
What was the purpose of the Smoot-Hawley Act?
To increase foreign investment in the U.S.
To regulate the stock market.
To decrease tariffs on imports.
To help American companies compete against foreign companies.
29
How did Hoover's presidency end?
He was re-elected.
He was impeached.
He resigned.
He lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
30
What helped create more free time for Americans in the 1920s?
Technological advancements, like household appliances and electricity.
Stricter work laws that limited working hours.
The end of Prohibition.
The rise of the stock market.
31
What did the President do in response to the Dust Bowl?
Sent the army to plant trees.
Established a program to help poor and displaced farmers.
Declared war on nature.
Gave speeches but took no action.
32
Why were people interested in going to the movies?
It was a new form of entertainment.
All options.
It allowed people to escape their lives for a bit.
They offered air conditioning.