The excerpt illustrates Warren Harding's campaign promise to be a President who would - -

help the country recover; the turmoil of the previous decade

Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?

the increasing ownership of automobiles by families

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?

It established jazz as a prominent musical form in the USA.

How did the person in the image most influence American culture after his flight in 1927

He was treated as a hero and inspired a sense of hope.

Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?

location of the music publishing industry in New York City

What was Frances Willard's contribution to AMERICAN society?

She fought for womens rights & a ban on the sale of alcohol.

The excerpt below illustrates Harding’s campaign promise to be a president who would --

help the country recover; the turmoil of the previous decade

Which of the following does this event celebrate?

The global diffusion of an original form of music

Nineteenth – century nativist organizations advocated -

an ethnically homogeneous society by restricting immigration

One reason people over extended their use of credit in the stock market was they believed --

They would make quick profits & be able to repay their debts

Which event represented an expression of NATIVISM during the 1920s?

adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

In the 1920s, Clarence Darrow & William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

How did the events on this time line affect U.S. businesses?

Mass-manufacturing techniques maximized production.

This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to --

Public disappointment over news of government corruption

What did President Harding mean when he said the phrase a “return to normalcy” after WWI?

going back to a peacetime economy

Which of these cause-and-effect relationship is accurate?

The Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights movement.

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?

The growing political influence of women

Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?

location of the music publishing industry in New York City

What was the main reason many African Americans left the South in the early 1900s?

More factory jobs were available in the North.

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by --

installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

What was the main reason the federal government built this dam?

To provide resources for a growing population.

The point of view expressed in the cartoon is that-----

Aggressive measures necessary to address the evils of liquor

What would a study of the “flappers’ of the 1920s indicate?

Some women rejected traditional restrictions.

Why did the “Return to Normalcy” of presidential candidate W. G. Harding appeal to many voters?

Citizens wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.

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1
The excerpt illustrates Warren Harding's campaign promise to be a President who would - -
use diplomacy; to establish ALLIANCES with other countries
improve economic growth; promoting UNRESTRICTED immigration
refuse to allow to continue; laissez-faire economic policies
help the country recover; the turmoil of the previous decade
2
This cartoon from the 1920s shows attempts of the USA Govt. to deal with the issue of –
immigration
transportation gridlocks
migrant farm workers
foreign trade
3
Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?
tariff reductions on imported European goods
construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
the increasing ownership of automobiles by families
government subsidies paid to farmers
4
In this excerpt, Justice Holmes states allowing free speech in a democratic society includes
developing new ideas
endorsing popular viewpoints
silencing vocal dissenters
tolerating unpopular views
5
What was inconsistent with much of the racial and ethnic intolerance of the 1920s decade?
trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
Red Scare
Revival of the Ku Klux Klan
Harlem Renaissance
6
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?
It brought the most significant beat poets together.
It established jazz as a prominent musical form in the USA.
It focused attention on the antiwar literary genre.
It led to the popularity of vaudeville stage performers.
7
What was an important result of Prohibition during the 1920s?
Woman’s suffrage was restricted.
Respect for the law decreased.
Racial prejudice increased.
Religious Tolerance grew.
8
How did the person in the image most influence American culture after his flight in 1927
He helped end nativism by spreading European traditions.
He promoted military spending during World War II.
He was treated as a hero and inspired a sense of hope.
He helped negotiate the TREATY of VERSAILLES.
9
Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?
the successful flight of a hydroplane in North Carolina
the printing and distribution of Prohibition pamphlets
the repeal of the 21st Amendment
location of the music publishing industry in New York City
10
What was Frances Willard's contribution to AMERICAN society?
She spearheaded important innovations in manufacturing.
She helped overturn the Eighteenth Amendment.
She fought for womens rights & a ban on the sale of alcohol.
She spoke out against the introduction of eugenics.
11
According to the cartoon, which of the following problems was associated with PROHIBITION?
Gambling
The over population of domesticated animals
Smuggling Liquor
Counterfeiting
12
The excerpt below illustrates Harding’s campaign promise to be a president who would --
improve economic growth; promoting unrestricted immigration
use diplomacy; to establish alliances with other countries
refuse to allow; the use of laissez-faire economic policies
help the country recover; the turmoil of the previous decade
13
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
The economic impact of the music industry
Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
The relationship between different types of music
The global diffusion of an original form of music
14
Which individual encouraged African Americans to own their own businesses?
Marcus Garvey
Michael Joseph Ramos
Glenn Curtiss
Charles Lindbergh
15
Nineteenth – century nativist organizations advocated -
globalizing the economy through free-trade agreements
an ethnically homogeneous society by restricting immigration
limiting military power through local militias
conserving natural resources through national parks
16
The ethnic diversity because of immigration from southern & eastern Europe contributed to --
Increased social tension
Increased religious tolerance
An expanded economic decline
A decrease in urban population
17
One reason people over extended their use of credit in the stock market was they believed --
Overspending would bolster the weak economy
They would make quick profits & be able to repay their debts
Debts would not have to be repaid for many years
The federal government would assume their debts
18
Which event represented an expression of NATIVISM during the 1920s?
trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution in High School
Charles Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
the rise in popularity of spectator sports like baseball
19
In the 1920s, Clarence Darrow & William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —
development of new forms of popular entertainment
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers
20
How did the events on this time line affect U.S. businesses?
Monopolistic practices abolished by federal legislation.
Profit sharing became a standard practice for corporations.
Mass-manufacturing techniques maximized production.
Retirement plans were guaranteed to factory workers.
21
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to --
Widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
Widespread dissatisfaction with lack of economic development
Public disappointment over news of government corruption
Public frustration with government neglect of working class
22
What did President Harding mean when he said the phrase a “return to normalcy” after WWI?
going back to a peacetime economy
no longer selling liquor in the United States
increased United States involvement in Europe
restoring a Democratic president to power
23
Which of these cause-and-effect relationship is accurate?
Social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws.
The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the Red Scare.
The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the New Deal.
The Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights movement.
24
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
The growing political influence of women
The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
Politicians campaigning for education reform
Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits
25
Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?
the repeal of the 21st Amendment
the flight of the first hydroplane in North Carolina
the printing & distribution of Prohibition pamphlets
location of the music publishing industry in New York City
26
Which words correctly “CAPTION” the photos?
1: tuberculosis, 2: iron lung treatment
1: chicken pox, 2: antibiotics
1: polio, 2: vaccines
1: whooping cough, 2: serum
27
What was the main reason many African Americans left the South in the early 1900s?
More factory jobs were available in the North.
Racial discrimination did not occur outside the USA South.
Many landowners refused to accept them as sharecroppers.
The Dawes Act made free land available in the West.
28
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s? (18th Amendment)
A growing fear of communism
A decline in immigration rates
The expansion of the consumer
The rise of organized crime
29
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by --
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, and a policy of containment
installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers
internment camps, and the first use of an atomic bomb
bank failures, the New Deal, and bread lines
30
Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome scandal?
C
A
D
B
31
What was the main reason the federal government built this dam?
To prevent the Colorado River from drying up.
To provide resources for a growing population.
To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region.
To increase tourism in the region.
32
The point of view expressed in the cartoon is that-----
Aggressive measures necessary to address the evils of liquor
The Anti-Saloon League contributed to liquor consumption
Disease & waste caused the actions of the Anti-Saloon League
Poverty & crime were not the result of liquor consumption
33
What is the name of this famous TRIAL in the 1920's?
Scopes
Scapes
Skopes
Listerine
34
What would a study of the “flappers’ of the 1920s indicate?
Many women were elected to national political office.
Some women rejected traditional restrictions.
The earning power of women equaled that of men in most jobs.
Women were barred from traditionally male occupations.
35
Why did the “Return to Normalcy” of presidential candidate W. G. Harding appeal to many voters?
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
Citizens wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.

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