What was the Great Migration?

when African Americans moved to the North

Which was likely to happen after the United States found out about the Zimmerman note?

The U.S. would declare war on Germany.

What statement about the New Deal is FALSE?

It decreased the power and spending of the government.

a young woman who embraced the new attitudes of the 1920s

Which was NOT an effect of World War I?

Europe's secret alliance system

Of the events below, which one did NOT contribute to people's wild behavior during the 20s?

the U.S. refusal to join the League of Nations after WWI

Which statement did NOT happen during the Great Depression?

Unemployment, consumer spending and income all decreased.

Which is a reason for America’s policy of isolationism during the 1930s?

fear of becoming involved in another World War

Which statement was NOT part of the U.S. mobilization effort as it entered WWII?

Jewish Americans were forced to wear the Star of David.

granting of concessions to a hostile power to keep peace

What caused the stock market to crash?

Too many people bought on margin

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1
What phrase best describes President Hoover's plan to end the depression?
more government programs
hands off
more government spending
hands on
2
What scandal plagued President Harding's administration?
Teapot Dome Scandal
Whiskey Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Mai Lai Massacre
3
Who attacked the Americans at Pearl Harbor?
China
Japan
Germany
Italy
4
As Americans accumulated wealth during the 1920s, what did they spend it on?
sporting events
cell phones
telegraphs
computers
5
What ultimately ended the Great Depression?
World War II
The FIrst 100 days
The Second New Deal
The New Deal
6
What was the Great Migration?
when European immigrants crossed the Atlantic Ocean
when African Americans moved to the North
when segregation ended in the south
when Asian immigrants crossed the Pacific Ocean
7
Which was likely to happen after the United States found out about the Zimmerman note?
The U.S. would declare war on Germany.
The U.S. would form an alliance with Mexico.
Germany would form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.
More citizens would call for neutrality.
8
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
uneven distribution of wealth
decreasing European demand for U.S. crops
segregation
risky investments in the stock market
9
What New Deal program insured money in banks?
Social Security Act
FDIC
TVA
Wagner Act
10
What battle was the turning point of the war in Europe during World War II?
Battle of the Atlantic
D-Day
V-E Day
Battle of the Bulge
11
What statement about the New Deal is FALSE?
It was created by FDR during his first 100 days.
It provided relief, recovery and reform.
Many critics of the New Deal felt it was un-Constitutional.
It decreased the power and spending of the government.
12
Who was the president of WWII at the start of the war?
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
13
What is a flapper?
a young woman that opposed suffrage
a young woman that played tennis
a young woman who embraced the new attitudes of the 1920s
a young woman that supported prohibition
14
What battle was the turning point of the war in the South Pacific during World War II?
Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
V-J Day
15
Which was NOT an effect of World War I?
Opportunities for women increased.
Europe's secret alliance system
The Great Migration
Millions of deaths and casualties.
16
Of the events below, which one did NOT contribute to people's wild behavior during the 20s?
the U.S. refusal to join the League of Nations after WWI
increased American wealth and the desire to be entertained
the return of U.S. soldiers from combat
the ratification of the 19th amendment
17
What did the U.S. government attempt to stop from spreading in America?
unions
Communism
socialism
fascism
18
Which statement did NOT happen during the Great Depression?
Unemployment, consumer spending and income all decreased.
Some families were brought closer together.
The number of people who were institutionalized increased.
The suicide rate increased.
19
Which is a reason for America’s policy of isolationism during the 1930s?
distrust of the French governments
America's alliance with Germany
fear of becoming involved in another World War
distrust of the British government
20
Using the collage, which image would be the LEAST dangerous to a soldier in no man's land?
a boat
a tank
the trench itself
airplanes
21
Which item was NOT a long-term cause of World War I?
communism
militarism
nationalism
imperialism
22
Which statement was NOT part of the U.S. mobilization effort as it entered WWII?
The Selective Service instituted the draft.
Hollywood began producing films about the war.
Jewish Americans were forced to wear the Star of David.
Factories that made automobiles began producing tanks.
23
Who was a sports celebrity during the Roaring 20s?
Louis Armstrong
Babe Ruth
Elvis Presley
Langston Hughes
24
Prohibition outlawed all of the following EXCEPT what?
transporting alcohol
selling alcohol
drinking alcohol
making alcohol
25
What is appeasement?
discrimination toward Jewish people
the increased need for a strong military
granting of concessions to a hostile power to keep peace
extending a nation's authority over another country
26
Which program probably provided jobs for the people in this picture?
Works Progress Administration
Tennessee Valley Authoriy
Social Security Administration
Securities Exchange Commission
27
What caused the stock market to crash?
Too many people bought on margin
Too many people had little confidence in the Stock Market
Too many people had little confidence in banks
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