One advantage our economy had was that it was easily able to do what?

It transitioned from war to peace quickly and efficiently

In order for states to receive funding for roads, what did they have to do?

match the amount they asked for from the government

In the 1920's, people's lives changed dramatically due to the economy booming and what else?

New technology that made life easier

Why was the U.S. in such a great position after the war?

The U.S. did't face the same level of destruction as others

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1
One advantage our economy had was that it was easily able to do what?
Continue building many planes and tanks for the government
continue making military goods for Europe
Make Europe jealous
It transitioned from war to peace quickly and efficiently
2
What is this?
Toilet
Mechanized Chair
a washing machine
the first crock pot
3
The radio, which was previously used by the military during the war, made this more accessible.
music
entertainment programs
news
all of the above
4
In order for states to receive funding for roads, what did they have to do?
match the amount they asked for from the government
Prove their state needed it most
Impress the president through song and dance
Outbid other states
5
What is this?
A paperweight
A T.V.
A radio
The first microwave
6
New gadgets and technologies became big sellers because they mostly did what?
Stopped the government from spying on you
Saved people a lot of time
Eliminated stress
Printed money
7
What became a huge business now that people had extra time and money?
Clubs
Restaurants
Concerts
All of the above
8
This was once the sign of luxury but now became a common mode of transportation in the U.S.
Cars
Private Plane
Private Train
Rocket Carriages
9
In the 1920's, people's lives changed dramatically due to the economy booming and what else?
The new outlook on life soldiers had after the war
New technology that made life easier
New laws focusing on culture change
The government was much richer after receiving reparations
10
Because of the dramatic increase in cars, which act helped push states to build more roads?
Interstate Act
Federal Transportation Act
Federal Highway Act
Federal Road Act
11
For those who didn't have the high incomes of others, how could they pretend to be well off?
Sneaking into high end places
Buy what they wanted on credit
Throwing their own parties
Stealing the money they needed
12
Why was the U.S. in such a great position after the war?
The U.S. did't face the same level of destruction as others
The U.S. was the first to get reparations
The U.S. stole money from the Central Powers
The U.S. didn't send anyone over to fight

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