Which of the following is true about Flappers

showed independence through clothing and rejection of traditional values

Stock market crash and begin of Great Depression

Prohibition showed how

making laws about morality is not received well by the public

Which could have been a H. Hoover quote

Rely on private enterprise and individual initiative

Wave of bank failures at beginning of GD caused by

panicked customers withdrawing at same time

Characteristic of the Great Depression

widespread business failures and high unemployment

One cause of Dust Bowl

drought and bad farming practices

Which is true of the effects of the New Deal

increased govt involvement in business, labor, industry

Which of the following is NOT true about causes of labor union decline in 1920s

AFrican Americans admitted into all major unions

Characteristic of 1920's

short recession followed by prosperity; increase in women's rights

Cause of the Great Depression

overproduction of consumer goods

Why did many farmers leave their farms and head to California during GD?

drought and dust storms destroyed crops

Which of the following is TRUE about KKK in 1920s

anti- immigrant, Catholic, Jewish, and African Amerian

Another characteristic of Great Depression

economy collapsed; high unemployment

The automobile industry stimulated US economy because

increased demand for steel, rubber, gasoline and other products

studbud

1920's and 1930's

47 termsStudBud Administration765 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards47 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 47

Answers

1
Which of the following is true about Flappers
showed independence through clothing and rejection of traditional values
were called that because frequently changed jobs
headed the Temperance movement
spent most of their time demonstrating for women's rights
2
Significance of 1929
Stock market crash and begin of Great Depression
End of Great Depression
Hoover dies
Begin of WWII
3
Prohibition showed how
checks and balances does not work
making laws about morality is not received well by the public
Americans generally do not respect laws
the film industry influenced public opinion
4
Example of nativism
Scopes Trial
National Origins Act
Kellog-Briand Pact
Teapot Dome Scandal
5
Which did NOT contribute to 1920's Red Scare?
housing shortages
rise in immigration from Eastern Europe
bombs sent to govt and business leaders
awareness of 1917 Bolshevik Revolution
6
How did FDR reassure Americans during uncertain times
4-minute men
Television PSA's
Fireside Chats
weekly town meetings
7
Provided jobs through building of hydroelectric plants
TVA
SEC
FDIC
WPA
8
Insures banks
TVA
FDIC
SEC
WPA
9
Which could have been a H. Hoover quote
Nationalizing industries is the key to price stability
Govt's job is to create programs for the unemployed
Businesses will pay a minimum wage
Rely on private enterprise and individual initiative
10
FDR's "court packing" plan violated which
second amendment
republicanism
checks and balances
federalism
11
Wave of bank failures at beginning of GD caused by
banks spending to much on insurance premiums
collusion with the SEC
overregulation by federal government
panicked customers withdrawing at same time
12
Characteristic of the Great Depression
equal rights for minorities
speculation on the stock market
aquiring overseas territories and war with spain
widespread business failures and high unemployment
13
Federal Housing Administration helps Americans by
offering incentives to invest in rental properties
providing for moving expenses
helping choose home builder
helping obtain mortgage loans
14
Amendment ending prohibition
21st
19th
18th
20th
15
Period of temporary economic decline
speculation
deficit spending
recession
buying on margin
16
Major cause of Great Migration to North?
Federal job-training programs.
end of racial discrimination
Harlem Renaissance
increased job opportunities
17
women's suffrage amendment
18th
21st
19th
20th
18
Which of the following is the ban on alcohol - 18th Amendment
Quota System
Prohibition
Speakeasy
Bootlegging
19
Prohibition Amendment
18th
19th
21st
20th
20
provided jobs to young men in forestry service and conservation projects
WPA
AAA
CCC
NRA
21
Scandal in which govt lands leased to private oil companies
Sacco Vanzetti
Harlem REnaissance
Scopes Trial
Teapot Dome
22
2 of FDR's agencies ruled unconstitutional due to exceeding federal power into state activities
False
True
23
One result of prohibition
expansion of US economy
increased fear of communism
decline in immigration rates
rise of organized crime
24
Which of the following is NOT an effect of increased radio usage
new forms of advertising
decline in TV usage
rise in popoularity of professional sports
creation of national culture
25
Which is NOT a characteristic of Republican presidents of 1920's
laissez-faire govt
isolationism
high tariffs
high corporate taxes
26
One cause of Dust Bowl
Hoover vacuum factory strikes
increased use of automobile
drought and bad farming practices
emissions from coal factories
27
Result of the New Deal
increase in national debt
deregulation of stock market
weakened labor unions
repeal of federal antitrust laws
28
Which was NOT a cause of Great Depressioin
increase in consumer spending
bank failures
overspeculation on stock market
Decline in world trade
29
What was the increase in African American arts and culture in NYC
Teapot Dome
Scopes Trial
Harlem REnaissance
Sacco Vanzetti
30
Risky business transactions to make a profit
buying on margin
deficit spending
recession
speculation
31
Case in which immigrants were convicted, despite evidence
Sacco Vanzetti
Harlem REnaissance
Scopes Trial
Teapot Dome
32
Which is true of the effects of the New Deal
increased trust-busting legislation
balanced budget was protected
increased govt involvement in business, labor, industry
increased production of agricultural goods
33
What event was where a teacher was convicted for teaching evolution
Teapot Dome
Scopes Trial
Sacco Vanzetti
Harlem REnaissance
34
Which of the following is NOT true about causes of labor union decline in 1920s
immigrants willing to work for less
Farmers taking jobs in cities were more anti-union
unions associated with communism
AFrican Americans admitted into all major unions
35
The economic boom and speculation of 1920's caused by
all of these
installment buying
buying on margin
unregulated stock market
36
Characteristic of 1920's
challenges to federalism and sectional rivalries
short recession followed by prosperity; increase in women's rights
increase in migration to rural areas
severe economic depression
37
Supervises stock market
FDIC
SEC
WPA
TVA
38
Cause of the Great Depression
overregulation of the stock market
overproduction of consumer goods
large profits for farmers
increased wages for workers
39
Why did many farmers leave their farms and head to California during GD?
drought and dust storms destroyed crops
availability of factory jobs in CA
better federal and state assistance programs for farmers in CA
high cost of new farm machinery
40
spending more than you have
Buying on Margin
deficit spending
Speculation
recession
41
Which of the following is TRUE about KKK in 1920s
anti- immigrant, Catholic, Jewish, and African Amerian
main goal was to prevent African Americans from votint
assisted Marcus Garvey in his "back to Africa" efforts
achieved control of Congress
42
Which of the following is a place where alcoholic beverages sold
Quota System
Bootlegging
Speakeasy
Prohibition
43
Which of the following set limits on immigrants
Prohibition
Speakeasy
Bootlegging
Quota System
44
Purchasing stocks with only putting down a small percentage
Speculation
recession
Buying on Margin
deficit spending
45
Another characteristic of Great Depression
laws eliminating poverty and discrimination
economy collapsed; high unemployment
Fears of communism led to imprisonment of suspected spies
Japanese Americans detained in concentration camps
46
The automobile industry stimulated US economy because
ended US dependence on foreign cars
increased demand for steel, rubber, gasoline and other products
started the Industrial Revolution in US
47
Which of the following is known as smuggling alcohol
Bootlegging
Quota System
Prohibition
Speakeasy

1920's and 1930's Flashcards | StudBud