What would BEST explain the increased totals for all cars made in the 1920s?

better mass production techniques

Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?

It brought black experience into the culture of the US.

Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?

The era gave rise to Langston Hughes and "The Cotton Club".

As car production became more efficient, cars became cheaper. One result of more car owners was

growth of suburban areas around urban centers.

The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by

fear of communist infiltration of the United States.

Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the

perfection of the assembly line process of production.

It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was

it helped to create a common culture in the United States.

Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?

women of the 1920s who listened to jazz & wore short skirts

How did the automobile impact the American landscape?

The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.

How did radio and motion pictures affect the US in the 1920s?

By creating a sense of cultural unity

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1
What would BEST explain the increased totals for all cars made in the 1920s?
wartime rationing was over
better mass production techniques
the end of the Great Depression
the creation of interstate highways
2
Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?
It gave needed jobs to blacks during the Great Migration.
It brought black experience into the culture of the US.
The government finally passed a law banning slavery.
The area of New York was rebuilt after a devastating fire.
3
Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?
"color barrier" in pro sports was broken by Jackie Robinson.
The era gave rise to Langston Hughes and "The Cotton Club".
The era gave rise to flappers and "speakeasies".
Poverty/starvation hurt the area, leading to its nickname
4
All these are causes of WWI EXCEPT
nueturing
Alliances
militarism
Imperialism
5
African American heading north from the south during WWI is known as the
carpetbaggers
The underground railroad
Scabs
The Great Migration
6
As car production became more efficient, cars became cheaper. One result of more car owners was
increased production of coal in the United States.
growth of suburban areas around urban centers.
greater population density in central cities.
increased dependence on railroads for the transport of goods
7
Music that originated during the Harlem Renaissance
Rock
New wave
Jazz
Hip-Hop
8
A period when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished
Reconstruction
1776
Harlem Renaissance
1865
9
The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by
fear of communist infiltration of the United States.
fear of airborne diseases.
the influenza outbreak.
the actions of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy.
10
A world organization established to promote international cooperation and peace.
Labor unions
League of Nations
Knights of labor
scabs
11
Bill passed by Congress to enforce the language of the 18th Amendment.
The 18th Amendment
The 13th Amendment
The 15th Amendment
The Volstead act
12
Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the
invention of the computer.
invention of buying cars on credit.
innovation of "interchangeable parts."
perfection of the assembly line process of production.
13
Fear of Communism after WWI, caused by: Russian Revolution, labor strikes post WWI, nativism
Red Scare
Reconstruction
The Great Migration
WWI
14
manufacturing of large numbers of identical products quickly and cheaply
The superbowl
consumerism
Mass production
assembly line
15
Leading African American jazz musician during the Harlem Renaissance
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemmingway
16
It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was
people could keep posted on news about the war with Japan.
broadcast updates about the growing "Dust Bowl."
it helped to create a common culture in the United States.
city folk could hear Broadway plays instead of seeing them
17
Amendment that gave women the right to vote
21st Amendment
20th Amendment
19th Amendment
18th Amendment
18
This period was a ban on alcohol in the U.S.
prohibition
Red scare
Reconstruction
segregation
19
Which President came up with the fourteen points after WWI?
Harding
Wilson
Taft
Hoover
20
Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?
women who campaigned for the abolition of slavery
women of the 1920s who listened to jazz & wore short skirts
women who wore new bathing suits that flapped in the wind.
women who worked in factories during World War II
21
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
Broadway shows.
motion pictures.
radio.
television.
22
How did the automobile impact the American landscape?
Houses were built with the inclusion of garages
Rural families could travel to cities for entertainment.
More people were able to make a living through agriculture.
The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.
23
How did radio and motion pictures affect the US in the 1920s?
It started riots
people were afraid little men were going to come out the box
it didn't affect the US
By creating a sense of cultural unity
24
These countries were Allies with the U.S. in WWI Except
Russia
Great Britian
France
Germany
25
Which of these events pushed the US into joining WWI
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Sinking of the Lusitania
All of these
The Zimmerman note

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