Roaring 20s - Sheldon

Question 1

What was the primary purpose of the 21st Amendment?

Accepted Answer

To repeal Prohibition

Question 2

Who was the first pilot to complete a solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Charles Lindbergh

Question 3

"Bootlegging" in the 1920s referred to:

Accepted Answer

The illegal manufacture and sale of alcohol.

Question 4

Which of the following terms best describes the "consumer culture" that developed in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

A trend toward spending and acquiring goods.

Question 5

What term describes the belief in literal interpretation of religious texts?

Accepted Answer

Fundamentalism

Question 6

Which African American leader founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)?

Accepted Answer

Marcus Garvey

Question 7

The 1920s marked the first time that:

Accepted Answer

More people lived in cities than in rural areas in the U.S.

Question 8

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved:

Accepted Answer

Bribery over oil-rich government land.

Question 9

The Prohibition Era led to a rise in:

Accepted Answer

Organized crime and illegal speakeasies.

Question 10

How did the Harlem Renaissance impact American culture?

Accepted Answer

It led to a greater appreciation of African American art and literature.

Question 11

Which Sheldon is Mr. Sheldon's favorite?

Accepted Answer

Sheldon J. Plankton from "Spongebob Squarepants"

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a president during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson

Question 13

Which athlete led to Mr. Sheldon's love of football?

Accepted Answer

Larry Fitzgerald

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a common theme of 1920s literature?

Accepted Answer

Patriotism and Nationalism.

Question 15

Are we going to ace this test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mr. Sheldon. You are so handsome.

Question 16

Which dance style was extremely popular during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Charleston

Question 17

The rise of the stock market in the 1920s encouraged many Americans to:

Accepted Answer

Invest heavily in stocks.

Question 18

The Ku Klux Klan gained influence in the 1920s by promoting:

Accepted Answer

Nativism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment.

Question 19

What social change did the flapper style symbolize in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Greater independence and freedom for women

Question 20

What nickname was given to the 1920s due to its lively, carefree spirit and booming economy?

Accepted Answer

The Jazz Age

Question 21

The Sacco and Vanzetti trial highlighted the United States' fear of:

Accepted Answer

Radical political movements.

Question 22

Who was known as the "Empress of the Blues" during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Bessie Smith

Question 23

Which holiday was Mr. Sheldon born on?

Accepted Answer

Valentine's Day

Question 24

Which of the following innovations helped increase advertising in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Radio

Question 25

Who is Mr. Sheldon's favorite president?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

Question 26

The "Return to Normalcy" policy promoted by President Harding aimed to:

Accepted Answer

Return America to its pre-WWI ways.

Question 27

The 1920s saw the development of suburbs due to:

Accepted Answer

Increased availability of automobiles.

Question 28

Which singer is Mr. Sheldon's favorite?

Accepted Answer

Waylon Jennings

Question 29

The term "Harlem Renaissance" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A cultural movement among African Americans in Harlem.

Question 30

The NAACP in the 1920s focused on:

Accepted Answer

Fighting racial discrimination and advocating for civil rights.

Question 31

The "Ohio Gang" was known for:

Accepted Answer

Corruption and scandal during the Harding presidency.

Question 32

"Installment Buying" in the 1920s allowed consumers to:

Accepted Answer

Buy goods and pay for them over time.

Question 33

True or False: Mr. Sheldon is the most handsome teacher at Wellsville.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

The famous writer who coined the term "Jazz Age" was:

Accepted Answer

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Question 35

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, did which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Granted women the right to vote.

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