The film, Birth of a Nation, had what effect on American society?

Caused a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan

How did Clarence Saunders’s store change the way people shop for groceries?

It let ppl get items off shelves themselves.

What does the message of this cartoon reveal about the United States in 1920?

Celebrities like Babe Ruth-more popular than politicians

What economic practice contributed to the trend in this graph?

culture of spending led-people using credit to buy new goods

Why was the car industry considered the cornerstone of-economy in the US in the post-WWI era?

Increased demand for related products: steel, gas, etc.

The women in this photograph would most likely have had the strongest support for which action?

the implementation of the ideas of Margaret Sanger

This cartoon is reflective of what popular American belief in the 1920s?

The United States economy was strong.

How was Henry Ford able to produce a more affordable car than other automobile manufacturers?

He used a cheaper, more efficient production method.

What was the main goal of the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance?

to celebrate the uniqueness & beauty of African Am. culture

Which action was evidence that the prosperity of the "Roaring Twenties" was an illusion?

the widespread use of buying on credit

Which statement best summarizes the events on the time line?

In the 20s, athletics became a large part of Am. pop culture

The court's decisions support which idea about the role of government?

govt should maintain laissez-faire approach to economy

How did this innovation impact American culture in the 1920s?

standardized of the culture-ppl had access to same programs

This is Coolidge & Osage tribe mem.-Indian Citizenship Act. What influenced the signing of it?

1000s of NA served bravely in the armed forces during WWI

These photographs are representative of what change that took place between the two decades?

Cultural Shift from trad to modernism-change in w. attitudes

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1
The film, Birth of a Nation, had what effect on American society?
Helped change attitudes towards the role of women in society
Led-laws preventing the discrimination of African Americans
Led-acceptance of increasing # of immigrants to the US
Caused a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan
2
How did Clarence Saunders’s store change the way people shop for groceries?
It let ppl purchase groceries using credit cards.
It used conveyor belts to move groceries to the cashier.
It let ppl get items off shelves themselves.
It sold food & household goods in the same store.
3
Which area of American life was most affected by the events of the Harlem Renaissance?
population growth
race and religious relations
urban economies
culture and the arts
4
Which group experienced the least amount of prosperity during the "Roaring Twenties"?
big businesses
European nations
the automobile industry
farmers and minorities
5
What does the message of this cartoon reveal about the United States in 1920?
Babe Ruth was so popular-many wanted him to run for prez.
Harding won the election by getting sports endorsement
Harding won by declaring baseball-nation’s official pastime
Celebrities like Babe Ruth-more popular than politicians
6
What economic practice contributed to the trend in this graph?
food shortage led-rise in crop prices giving farmers more $
growing economic crisis in Europe caused US to spend less
new innovations & products created surpluses of unsold goods
culture of spending led-people using credit to buy new goods
7
Writers in the 20s who expressed sentiments like the one in this excerpt were given what label?
Lost Generation
Transcendentalists
flappers
nativists
8
Why was the car industry considered the cornerstone of-economy in the US in the post-WWI era?
Began the 2nd Industrial Revolution & the growth of trusts
It made it possible for the US to compete w/other countries
Increased job opportunities for native workers@imm's expense
Increased demand for related products: steel, gas, etc.
9
What innovation is attributed to Henry Ford?
assembly line
skyscrapers
interchangeable parts
elevators
10
The women in this photograph would most likely have had the strongest support for which action?
the implementation of the ideas of Margaret Sanger
the ratification of the 18th Amendment
the establishment of Henry Ford’s $5 workday
the publication of the writings of Ida B. Wells
11
This cartoon is reflective of what popular American belief in the 1920s?
The United States should pursue an isolationist policy.
The United States should return to a period of normalcy.
The United States economy was strong.
The United States needed to limit immigration.
12
How was Henry Ford able to produce a more affordable car than other automobile manufacturers?
He imported inexpensive parts from other countries.
He used a cheaper, more efficient production method.
He didn't spend money on advertising.
He paid his workers a very low wage.
13
What was the main goal of the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance?
to organize a resistance movement against segregation
to establish lobby groups to convince Congress to pass C.R.
to celebrate the uniqueness & beauty of African Am. culture
to encourage young Af Am students to go to liberal colleges
14
Which action was evidence that the prosperity of the "Roaring Twenties" was an illusion?
the overproduction of consumer goods
the widespread use of buying on credit
the buying and selling of stocks
the sharp increase in the birth rate
15
Following World War I, what philosophy guided American foreign policy decisions?
isolationism
imperialism
internationalism
interventionism
16
Based on this, what 20s cultural event most influenced the Grand Ole Opry and Memphis Blues?
Harlem Renaissance
Scopes Trial
KKK resurgence
Temperance Movement
17
Which statement best summarizes the events on the time line?
Only wealthy individuals were involved in sports in the '20s
US-more sports in the 20s than in any other time in history
In the 20s, athletics became a large part of Am. pop culture
During the 20s baseball was the most popular sport in the US
18
What is a direct cause of the Harlem Renaissance?
immigration quotas
industrialization
the Scopes Trial
the Great Migration
19
The court's decisions support which idea about the role of government?
govt has the responsibility to set strict regulation
govt should maintain laissez-faire approach to economy
govt has the responsibility to regulate businesses 4 workers
govt should take a more active approach to promoting economy
20
What movement do Zora Neal Hurston, Louis Armstrong, and Langston Hughes have in common?
Fundamentalism
Harlem Renaissance
Populism
Prohibition
21
What was the collective purpose of these policies?
to end an economic depression
to provide aid to the poor
to stimulate business growth
to improve working conditions in factories
22
How did this innovation impact American culture in the 1920s?
gave ppl a realistic look @ the world-global news
led-debate on the controversial issues through ed. programs
standardized of the culture-ppl had access to same programs
helped ppl learn about diversity-programs about minorities
23
This is Coolidge & Osage tribe mem.-Indian Citizenship Act. What influenced the signing of it?
300 Native Americans were killed by US soldiers@Wounded Knee
1000s of NA served bravely in the armed forces during WWI
N.A. protestors occupied the BIA office in DC.
N.A. women gained the right to vote w/ 19th Amendment
24
These photographs are representative of what change that took place between the two decades?
Fundamental religion became more popular as the cent. passed
WWI caused a shift-more traditional cultural norms
Cultural Shift from trad to modernism-change in w. attitudes
role of women changed very little during the 20th century

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