1920's Review

Question 1

As stock prices fell in October 1929, people _.

Accepted Answer

Tried to sell their stocks

Question 2

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was the beginning of _.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression

Question 3

People had little money for...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 4

People make money in the stock market by buying stocks and _.

Accepted Answer

selling them for higher prices

Question 5

During the Harlem Renaissance, which cultural element played a significant role in celebrating African American culture?

Accepted Answer

Jazz music

Question 6

Who was the first African American player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 7

The worst day in stock market history is known as _.

Accepted Answer

Black Tuesday

Question 8

How did organized crime bosses often maintain their operations during Prohibition?

Accepted Answer

By bribing police and politicians

Question 9

The Harlem Renaissance was important because it:

Accepted Answer

Celebrated Black culture and heritage

Question 10

The United States enjoyed a time of wealth through the 1930s.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What were "speakeasies" in the 1920's?

Accepted Answer

Secret illegal bars

Question 12

Which famous gangster rose to power during Prohibition?

Accepted Answer

Al Capone

Question 13

Who was the president during the 1920's?

Accepted Answer

Warren Harding

Question 14

What was the 18th amendment of the constitution about?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol prohibition

Question 15

Which organization worked to end segregation and promote civil rights during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

NAACP

Question 16

What was a flapper in the 1920's?

Accepted Answer

A group of young women in the 1920s who rejected traditional social norms

Question 17

When the stock market crashed, many banks went out of business.

Accepted Answer

True

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