PASS Review- 20th Century

Question 1

Which statement BEST explains why United States enteredWorld War I in 1917?

Accepted Answer

threats to American security made by Germany

Question 2

During WWI, many African-AmericanSoutherners moved to which area for more opportunities

Accepted Answer

the Northern U.S.

Question 3

During past wars, war bonds were used to help keep thenation safe. What is a war bond?

Accepted Answer

a way of lending money to the government

Question 4

Which of these was a factor in the U.S. entry in World WarI?

Accepted Answer

the sinking of the Lusitania

Question 5

Which of these was an outcome of the Great Depression?

Accepted Answer

FDR's the New Deal

Question 6

During the 1930s, the "New Deal" demonstrated thewillingness of the United States government to

Accepted Answer

become more involved with the direction of the economy

Question 7

By 1920, both textile and agriculture faced growing economicproblems due to

Accepted Answer

overproduction

Question 8

TheTuskegee Airmen were important in U.S. history because

Accepted Answer

showed African Americans could fight as well as whites

Question 9

Whichdevelopments had the greatest impact on daily life in SC within 10 years of the end of WWI

Accepted Answer

automobiles, movies, radio

Question 10

The stock market crash of 1929 caused the Great Depression, True or False?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

During WWII, how did MOST American businesses attempt to deal with thelabor shortages?

Accepted Answer

hired an increased number of women and African Americans

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