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Decades Review
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A review of the decades from the 1920's to the 1990's.
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1
Before going public in the 1990's, the internet was limited to those in
the military.
education and research.
the FBI & CIA.
the federal government.
2
The young women pictured above are known as 'flappers' from which decade?
1940's
1930's
1920's
1950's
3
The AIDS epidemic in the 1980's resulted in American's pushing for
laws preventing sexual education in public schools.
a national insurance plan to increase access to healthcare.
quarantined hospital wings for AIDS patients.
research and education in order to treat and prevent AIDS.
4
What is NOT true about the Great Depression?
People would wait in 'bread lines' for a warm meal.
African Americans were hardest hit with unemployment.
The Great Depression ended with American entry into WWII.
The federal government spent more in unemployment benefits.
5
What was the significance of the Model T?
It was the first gas powered automobile available in the US.
It was the first car invented.
It was the first affordable car, due to the assembly line.
It was the first car with headlights.
6
What genre of music first gained popularity during the 1920's?
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Rap
Pop/Rock
7
The Columbine School shooting brought in an era of increased
home schooled students.
violent video game sales.
school safety concerns.
sales of bullet proof vests.
8
What is NOT true about the repeal of prohibition?
Prohibition actually led to increased, not decreased, crime.
It showed unpopular laws can be difficult to enforce.
Prohibition is the only constitutional amendment repealed.
Prohibition was repealed due to voter decision.
9
What is the significance of Jackie Robinson?
He was the first African American baseball player.
He was the first former slave to play Major League Baseball.
He was the first baseball player paid $1 million.
He was the first baseball player to be featured in ads.
10
What did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education?
Separation of children in schools based on race.
Separation of children in schools based on gender.
The use of corporal punishment in public schools.
The use of search and seizure in and around public schools.
11
What was NOT significant about the first moon landing?
It caused the reelection of JFK as president.
It meant the US beat the Soviet Union in the Space Race.
It occurred before the end of the deadline declared by JFK.
It was a positive occurrence after a decade of violence.
12
Hoovervilles were a common sight during the 1930's as a result of
Prohibition
World War II
The Civil Rights Movement
The Great Depression
13
What is NOT significant about the clip shown?
Rock and roll was a new musical genre during the 1950's.
It was the first televised musical performance.
Elvis was a major musical artist made popular by teens.
TV contributed to a national culture during the 1950's.
14
What is NOT true about the atomic bombs used on Nagasaki & Hiroshima?
It is the only time in human history it has been used.
It was used by the US as punishment for Pearl Harbor.
Truman used it to bring the war to a quick end.
It brought an new era of deadlier war technology.
15
What is significant about the Oklahoma City bombing?
It led to the US invasion of Iraq.
It resulted in laws limiting access to explosive materials.
It exposed the need for tougher immigration laws.
It was a major incident of domestic terrorism.
16
Which was NOT a major source of mass media during the 1920's and 1930's?
Movies
Television
Magazines
Radio
17
What is NOT true about the Selective Service Act?
It was first instituted right before Pearl Harbor.
It requires the registration of all men aged 18, even today.
You can be exempt if you are an only child.
It is attempt to maintain a well trained military.
18
What is significant about Ford's "pay as you play" plan?
Ford will pay you to drive their vehicles.
Consumers could pay for their cars over time using credit.
Ford was the first automakers to put radios in their cars.
Consumers could customize the Model T's exterior colors.
19
What was NOT a reason for prohibition of the 1920's?
It was believed it would increase tax revenue.
It was believed it would increase work production.
It was believed it would decrease crime.
It was believed it would abolish crime.
20
Arcades and video games became a popular item during which decade?
2000's
1980's
1990's
1970's
21
What happened as a result of the event in the image above?
The US declared war on Vietnam and entered the Vietnam War.
The US increased airline security to combat terrorism.
The US declared war on Japan & entered WWII.
The US declared a global man hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
22
The newspaper headline is an indication of what development in American politics?
The American public having distrust of it's politicians.
Politicians vowing to "make America great again".
The use of the electoral college in presidential elections.
Richard Nixon as the first president to be impeached.
23
What war is being protested in this photo from the late 1960's?
World War II
The Vietnam War
The Gulf War
The Civil War
24
Which of the following is NOT true of the baby boom following 1945?
It led to increased construction of family homes.
Society became more concerned with child care techniques.
It was a spread of disease impacting children under 4.
It resulted in a large population increase.
25
What is significant about the film "The Wizard of Oz"?
It served as an escape during the Great Depression era.
It helped the economy by providing movie studio jobs.
It inspired a new generation of tornado chasers.
It was the first film with sound and color.
26
MLK gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at what event?
The March on Washington
The March on Birmingham
The March for Our Lives
The Million Man March
27
What inspired the creation of the image above?
Women took on traditional roles during the 1950's.
Women fought for increased civil rights during the 1970's.
Women worked in factories during WWII.
Women fought for AIDS victims during the 1980's.
28
What happened as a result of the Y2K Bug?
World banking systems failed, causing a 1 week bank holiday.
Nothing.
Power plants shut down causing rolling blackouts.
Computers around the world failed to operate.
29
On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
July 4, 1776
September 1, 1939
November 23, 1963
30
What caused the Dust Bowl of the 1930's?
Over farming, drought, & high winds.
Flooding and cattle loss.
Drought & flooding.
Over farming, famine, and high winds.
