Improved mass-production techniques affected the American economy of the 1920s by—

reducing prices of consumer goods

Events such as bank runs, the Bonus Army March, and the creation of Hoovervilles illustrate the

frustration at the economic challenges of the depression

Immigration laws passed during the 1920s changed United States policy by—

establishing immigration quotas

The immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to—

reduce immigration from specific regions

The primary reason that Roosevelt attempted to “pack” the Supreme Court was because —

the Court objected to the expansion of the executive branch

Which of the following does this cartoon satirize?

Roosevelt's desire to gain support for the New Deal

Why did the government impose high tariffs on imported goods?

It was an attempt to protect U.S. businesses

Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan represented opposing viewpoints reflecting the--

conflict between traditionalism and modernism

Which statement best explains the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?

Increased recognition of African American writers/musicians

What was the main effect of the Indian Citizenship Act?

American Indians achieved equality of political rights

What was an effect of the New Deal?

Increase in the power of the federal gov't

Many of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs —

used gov't money to fund useful work projects

The federal government established programs such as the WPA and the TVA to--

provide temporary jobs to those citizens in need

Hoover believed that--

individuals & businesses will rise to the economic challenge

Henry Ford’s use of the assembly line in the production of automobiles had the effect of—

decreasing the cost of automobiles

Which physical geographic factor caused the migration of many people from the Great Plains?

Extended drought in agricultural regions

The convictions of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s occurred in reaction to--

an increase in nativist attitudes

The Social Security Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist Americans by

providing an income for the elderly, disabled & unemployed

This satirical cartoon illustrates the issue that eventually contributed to the—

American people's mistrust in the government

Which of the following best characterizes the significance of 1929 in the U.S.?

Turning point between a time of economic growth and decline

Repatriation of Mexicans immigrants was a result of--

legislation authorizing the deportation of Mexicans

Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the impact of the Roaring Twenties?

New cultural values brought about social change.

Many farmers failed to share in the general prosperity of the 1920s mainly because they —

received low prices for crops due to overproduction

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1
Improved mass-production techniques affected the American economy of the 1920s by—
lowering the quality of most products
reducing prices of consumer goods
decreasing the quantity of manufactured products
causing higher unemployment
2
Events such as bank runs, the Bonus Army March, and the creation of Hoovervilles illustrate the
federal attempts to gain the trust of the American public
president's success in solving the economic crisis
frustration at the economic challenges of the depression
shortages in consumer goods in most urban areas
3
Which foreign policy did President Harding support?
Containment
Internationalism
Appeasement
Isolationism
4
Immigration laws passed during the 1920s changed United States policy by—
establishing immigration quotas
encouraging an increase in immigration to the U.S.
favoring immigration from Asia
allowing only skilled workers into the country
5
Which of the following best describes the Lost Generation?
Young artists
All of these
Disillusionment after WWI
Rejected materialism
6
The immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to—
reduce immigration from specific regions
encourage immigration from Southern Europe
admit skilled workers
stop illegal entry into the country
7
Which of these describes a result of the Nineteenth Amendment?
Opened cabinet positions for women
Required protection of individual rights
Guaranteed civil rights for all minorities
Provided suffrage for women
8
The primary reason that Roosevelt attempted to “pack” the Supreme Court was because —
the Court wanted to come up with its own programs
he believed he had the American people behind him
the Court objected to the expansion of the executive branch
he wanted to ease the workload of the older justices
9
Which of these is a long term effect of the New Deal?
Balanced Federal Budget
Restricted International Trade
The FDIC, SEC, and SSA
Changes to the Supreme Court
10
Which of the following does this cartoon satirize?
Roosevelt's desire to gain support for the New Deal
Decreased presidential influence on the Supreme Court
The need to strengthen the independence of the Supreme Court
The President's establishment of secret programs
11
Why did the government impose high tariffs on imported goods?
To lower wages of many American workers
It was due to the stock market over speculation
To restrict interest rates set by banks
It was an attempt to protect U.S. businesses
12
Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan represented opposing viewpoints reflecting the--
need for better private schools
desire for new voting rights laws
effects of the Red Scare on the legal system
conflict between traditionalism and modernism
13
Which statement best explains the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
Discrimination in NYC
Restoration of building and the infrastructure in NYC
Increased recognition of African American writers/musicians
Appointment of several African Americans to gov't positions
14
What was the main effect of the Indian Citizenship Act?
American Indians are allowed to use the public school system
American Indians were able to serve in the military
American Indians achieved equality of political rights
American Indians were granted economic freedom in the U.S.
15
What was an effect of the New Deal?
Increase in the power of the federal gov't
Destruction of the free enterprise system
Elimination of poverty in urban areas
Rejection of the rights of minorities
16
Many of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs —
were administered through local churches
required families to eventually repay the federal gov't
used gov't money to fund useful work projects
gave money directly to needy individuals and families
17
The federal government established programs such as the WPA and the TVA to--
encourage the nation's banking system to reopen
reinforce funding for the arts and humanities
help build homes for the unemployed
provide temporary jobs to those citizens in need
18
Hoover believed that--
businesses should pay a minimum wage to workers
gov't control of businesses would add jobs
individuals & businesses will rise to the economic challenge
gov't must take a more active role in helping the economy
19
Henry Ford’s use of the assembly line in the production of automobiles had the effect of—
decreasing the number of automobiles available
increasing the time needed to produce a single automobile
increasing the unemployment rate
decreasing the cost of automobiles
20
Which physical geographic factor caused the migration of many people from the Great Plains?
Increased number of tornadoes destroying crops
Flooding of the plains area along the Mississippi River
Business closures in urban areas due to falling prices
Extended drought in agricultural regions
21
The convictions of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s occurred in reaction to--
the federal government's war on crime
an increase in nativist attitudes
a rise in labor unrest
corruption of political machines
22
The Social Security Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist Americans by
helping older workers get jobs when needed
providing an income for the elderly, disabled & unemployed
deporting elderly citizens to their native countries
raising taxes on the wealthiest employers and employees
23
The Red Scare, the Palmer Raids, and the National Origins Act all reflect US attitudes towards-
business leaders
labor union leaders
foreigners
government officials
24
This satirical cartoon illustrates the issue that eventually contributed to the—
increase in environmental conservation
American people's mistrust in the government
regulation of the oil industry
removal of President Harding from office
25
Which of the following best characterizes the significance of 1929 in the U.S.?
Continuation of laissez-faire policies regarding the economy
Turning point between a time of economic growth and decline
Beginning of gov't spending on social programs for the poor
Expansion in the role of the gov't in local elections
26
The influence of nativism during the 1920s is best illustrated by the--
emergence of flappers
expansion of trusts and monopolies
increase in the popularity of the automobile
growth of the Ku Klux Klan
27
Repatriation of Mexicans immigrants was a result of--
the continued search for jobs by many Hispanics
bank failures in rural areas of Mexico
legislation authorizing the deportation of Mexicans
increased tensions between ethnic groups near the border
28
Which of these men impacted the black community by creating a sense of Black Nationalism?
Marcus Garvey
Glenn Curtiss
Charles Lindbergh
Henry Ford
29
_____ advocates the improvement of human genetic traits and led to compulsory sterilization.
Red Scare
Nativism
Eugenics
Social Darwinism
30
Which of these best describes a contribution of Eleanor Roosevelt?
Criticizing the New Deal
First female cabinet member
Supporting minority rights
Supreme Court Justice
31
Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the impact of the Roaring Twenties?
The cost of consumer goods rose.
A decrease in discrimination eased social tension.
New cultural values brought about social change.
The U.S. economy experienced a period of decline.
32
Which of the following does this 1932 cartoon satirize?
U.S. banks lack of regulation
American citizens failure to plan for the future
Shortages of products causing hardships
Trade regulations hurting consumers
33
Many farmers failed to share in the general prosperity of the 1920s mainly because they —
received low prices for crops due to overproduction
lacked new farm machinery to increase production
had to pay wages to their workers
did not have sufficient numbers of farm laborers

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