What caused a decline in South Carolina’s agricultural economy after World War I?

overproduction and the loss of overseas markets

How did electricity change the lives of South Carolinians during the 1920s?

urban dwellers had access to newappliances

How did the climate of the 1920s contribute to the KKK’s resurgence?

They used advertising and business organizations

What is the significance of the Southern Literary Renaissance for South Carolina?

celebrated the cultural heritage of the south

How can the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s be described best?

a period of achievement by AA writers, artists, & performers

How did transportation changes impact life in South Carolina the 1920’s?

Trollies and automobiles led to the creation of suburbs

How did the rise of mass media during the 1920s make a significant impact in South Carolina?

More listened to the radio & became aware of national trends

How did Prohibition unintentionally affect United States society?

Increased crime and bootlegging

Which of the following is true of African Americans who moved north in the Great Migration?

They were looking for economic opportunity

How was the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s different from the KKK of the 1860s and 1870s?

targeted more groups including bootleggers

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8-6.2: 1920s & Changes in SC

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1
What caused a decline in South Carolina’s agricultural economy after World War I?
increase in textile mills
lack of farm workers and mill employees
fewer staple crops grown in the state
overproduction and the loss of overseas markets
2
In the 1920s, why was a dam built over the Saluda River to create Lake Murray?
to supply hydroelectric power
to provide jobs for failed farmers
to make travel between Irmo and Lexington easier.
to create a spot for tourism and boating
3
How did electricity change the lives of South Carolinians during the 1920s?
new appliances were available to everyone
dairy farmers could use milking machines
women were relieved of the drudgery of housework
urban dwellers had access to newappliances
4
How did the climate of the 1920s contribute to the KKK’s resurgence?
They supported education reform.
They used advertising and business organizations
They sympathized with immigrants.
They endorsed women’s rights, including suffrage.
5
What is the significance of the Southern Literary Renaissance for South Carolina?
increased an interest in the flapper movement
spread an appreciation for jazz music to white audiences
promoted racial integration
celebrated the cultural heritage of the south
6
How can the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s be described best?
a period of achievement by AA writers, artists, & performers
relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
a movement that sought to draw people to the inner cities
an organization created to help promote AA businesses
7
How did transportation changes impact life in South Carolina the 1920’s?
The plane led to transatlantic travel by average Americans
Trollies and automobiles led to the creation of suburbs
The steamship led to greater immigration
Subways = community building between ethnic neighborhoods
8
Which of the developments had the most impact on the people living near the beaches of SC?
laws of Prohibition
spread of jazz music
rise of professional sports
growth of tourism
9
How did the rise of mass media during the 1920s make a significant impact in South Carolina?
People were encouraged to become more socially tolerant.
More listened to the radio & became aware of national trends
The number of tourists traveling in the south increased.
Literacy rate increased as education opportunities increased
10
In what way was Prohibition a failure in South Carolina?
led to a decrease in immigration
led to an increase in crime
led to social integration
led to a decline in Ku Klux Klan membership
11
How did Prohibition unintentionally affect United States society?
Caused people to turn to “harder” drugs
Decreased popularity of the Ku Klux Klan
Increased crime and bootlegging
Depleted revenue from alcohol taxes
12
Which of the following is true of African Americans who moved north in the Great Migration?
They were subject to additional taxes
They were looking for economic opportunity
They avoided working in so-called sick industries
They were safe from violence and discrimination
13
How was the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s different from the KKK of the 1860s and 1870s?
used burning crosses to frighten targets
disguised themselves by wearing white hoods
opened membership to Catholics and Jews
targeted more groups including bootleggers

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