The first Red Scare in the United States was a reaction to which event?

Communist regimes took over Russia & threatened to spread

In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?

Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money

Which of the following statements is true about the 1920s? It was an era of ....

extreme economic growth, big social changes

Why is Armstrong considered influential in the history of jazz?

The music he played was improvised and creative

What does buying stock on margin mean? Buying stock ...

for a fraction of its cost&borrowing against future profits

Which of the following were some of the struggles faced by American farmers during the 1920s?

falling crop prices and large amounts of debt

“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of

groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns

The rising popularity of radio and movies in the United States during the 20th century:

provided new forms of entertainment to a broader audience

In 1932, a group known as the Bonus Army, what did this group want? They...

wanted early pay of a bonus that they were to receive

What did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 do?

raised tariffs on imported goods

What led to Prohibition?

Many groups believed alcohol led to moral decay of society

How did immigration policies in the US change during the years following World War I?

Immigration was restricted with quota systems

What was the Wagner Act?

gave labor unions government support

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1
After Black Tuesday, what did the Federal Reserve do to discourage lending?
lowered interest rates
gave money to the people
raised interest rates
supported a tariff
2
Which piece of legislation stimulated labor union activity during the 1930s?
the Taft-Hartley Act
the Social Security Act
the Wagner Act
the Smoot-Hawley Act
3
The first Red Scare in the United States was a reaction to which event?
Fascist leaders threatened to have Pres. Wilson assassinated
Communist regimes took over Russia & threatened to spread
the United States would be forced to fight a war
Youth organizations began to hold protests
4
The 1st Red Scare began in 1917 & lasted until 1920. It was caused by a fear of anarchists and
fascists
German spies
Japanese spies
communists
5
In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?
Citizens are given a higher interest on large deposits of $
If a bank fails, the government will work to reestablish it
Banks are required to lower interest rates in econ troubles
Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money
6
Which of the following statements is true about the 1920s? It was an era of ....
extreme economic growth, big social changes
economic hardship, radical politics
slow economic growth, limited prosperity
era of increased government participation in business
7
The changing role of women in 1920s America was embodied by the image of
Rosie the Riveter.
the homemaker.
the flapper.
the Gibson girl.
8
The Palmer Raids, a series of mass-arrests of alleged radicals in 1919 &20, occurred because of
terrorism
the Cold War
the Red Scare
Prohibition
9
Who of the following was a famous poet and writer of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
John Steinbeck
Upton Sinclair
Georgia O'Keefe
10
Why is Armstrong considered influential in the history of jazz?
He was a master at replicating other artists' songs
He founded the House of Blues in Chicago
his record sales exceeded those of Michael Jackson.
The music he played was improvised and creative
11
FDRs New Deal programs were designed to
distribute welfare aid to families
give jobs to the unemployed
rebuild the failed banks of the U.S.
get the elderly social security
12
Which politician created the Share Our Wealth Society ?
Huey Long
Frances Perkins
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
13
Which of the following did the new KKK support that that was different from the late 1800s?
pro-Catholic policies
pro-communism policies
anti-African American policies
anti-immigrant policies
14
What does buying stock on margin mean? Buying stock ...
on credit, putting no money down initially
for a fraction of its cost&borrowing against future profits
on behalf of another person
after receiving a tip that the stock price will go up
15
In the 1920s, people used installment plans to buy consumer goods such as
gasoline
stocks and bonds
household appliances
food
16
The 18th Amendment, passed in 1919, resulted in
election reform
prohibition of alcohol.
women's suffrage.
immigration quotas.
17
Which of the following were some of the struggles faced by American farmers during the 1920s?
decreases in the amount of crops grown on farms
falling crop prices and large amounts of debt
lack of workers to perform labor on farms
increased competition from imported crops
18
“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of
poor urban immigrant communities
deserted towns filled with foreclosed businesses
pockets of the country that supported President Hoover
groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns
19
New Deal program hired men to build a series of dams to prevent flooding and sell electricity?
Federal Emergency Relief Act
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Tennessee Valley Authority
National Youth Administration
20
Which federal program hired young men to do jobs such as planting trees and building parks?
Federal Housing Administration
National Recovery Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Civilian Conservation Corps
21
The rising popularity of radio and movies in the United States during the 20th century:
provided new forms of entertainment to a broader audience
exponentially increased the amount of newspapers sold.
caused radio & theater ticket sales 2 decrease dramatically
caused the stock market to take a significant dive
22
During the Dust Bowl of the 30s. People from Oklahoma migrated mostly to which state?
North Dakota
California
Michigan
Texas
23
What types of federal aid did Pres Hoover offer to help those affected by the Depression?
increased military spending
loans for businesses
relief for businesses and individuals
aid given directly to individuals
24
In 1932, a group known as the Bonus Army, what did this group want? They...
demanded that the government give them jobs
demanded wages for their service in WWI they weren't paid
wanted early pay of a bonus that they were to receive
called for the resignation of Herbert Hoover.
25
Which New Deal program employed people to build roads, public housing, and sewers?
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Public Works Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security
26
Fitzgerald• Hemingway• Faulkner• Stein. The individuals were all _______ in the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance leaders
American writers
famous inventors
Progressive leaders
27
What did the Federal Reserve fail to prevent in the Great Depr
bank failures
large money supply
high tariffs
heavy taxes
28
What did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 do?
raised tariffs on imported goods
raised tariffs on exported goods
lowered tariffs on imported goods
lowered tariffs on imported and exported goods
29
What led to Prohibition?
Wilson wanted to set an example for other nations.
alcohol would cause birth defects
Many groups believed alcohol led to moral decay of society
Police officers were tired of arresting violent alcoholics
30
Which factor contributed to low agricultural prices at the onset of the Great Depression?
decreases in American population
increases in wages
shortages in farm production
surpluses in farm production
31
How did immigration policies in the US change during the years following World War I?
Immigrants arriving in America had 2 pass literacy tests
Immigration into the United States was strictly prohibited
All previous restrictions placed on immigration were lifted
Immigration was restricted with quota systems
32
What effect did the prosperity of the 1920s have on labor unions?
unions were able to organize a powerful lobby in Washington
unions grew in strength and numbers
unions saw membership decline
unions were able to negotiate better pay for workers
33
What was the Wagner Act?
pumped government money into the arts
gave labor unions government support
provided loans to farmers to help prevent foreclosures
gave government the power to regulate accounting practices
34
By the late 1920s, labor unions
no longer segregated
were growing rapidly
weakened in membership
began to adopt policies of violence

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