A major factor helping to provide greater consumer goods to Americans

the institution of the assembly line

In addition to African Americans the KKK targeted:

immigrants, Jews, and Catholics

The "boom" years of the 1920s are characterized by

widespread consumer spending & increased buying of new goods

After World War 1, a "return to normalcy" meant

a return to life as it had been before WW1

Previous presidents believed that the prosperity of all Americans depended upon what?

the success of American business

The Sacco/Vanzetti Trial and actions of the KKK demonstrated what?

A strong fear of immigrants existed in the US

What was Huey Long's idea to end the country's depression?

he wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor

What was Hoover's reaction to the Bonus Army?

he had them removed by military troops

What are Hoovervilles?

tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless

Automobiles were luxury items owned by few until:

Henry Ford invented the assembly line

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's could be described as:

a rebirth of African America culture

The Roaring 20's were characterized by:

the growth of consumer spending

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1920s and the Great Depression

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1
An increase in the number of gas stations, tourist cabins, and restaurants was a result of:
the 19th amendment
the Red Scare
the growing auto industry
the Harlem Renaissance
2
Which of the following was NOT a way of life in the 1920s
automobiles
movies
radio
television
3
Roosevelt helped explain and gain support for his new policies by the use of:
bank holidays
campaigning
fireside chats
court packing
4
Prohibition resulted in:
widespread poverty
more stable marriages
disappearance of racial prejudice
the rise of organized crime
5
All of the following are 3Rs of the New Deal expect?
relief
recover
reduce
reform
6
The Quota System was established to
help foreigners assimilate more easily
set limits on immigration
increase immigration from Mexico
stop anyone from leaving the US
7
"There were Attorney General Palmer said, 60,000 Communists living in the US unchecked" this is
the return of the KKK
the alliance system
nativism
the Red Scare
8
What was the immediate cause of the Dust Bowl?
diseased animals
a severe drought
to aid farmers
the Great Depression
9
A major factor helping to provide greater consumer goods to Americans
the development of the internet
an increase in cars from Germany
computers to speed up production
the institution of the assembly line
10
In addition to African Americans the KKK targeted:
bootleggers
Protestant city dwellers
immigrants, Jews, and Catholics
white native born women
11
The "boom" years of the 1920s are characterized by
widespread consumer spending & increased buying of new goods
limited money to invest and a decrease in factory workers
increased dependency on an agricultural way of life
regulation of businesses by government
12
After WW1 the US foreign policy was one of:
communism
anarachy
imperialism
isolationism
13
After World War 1, a "return to normalcy" meant
a return to Prohibition
a return to life as it had been before WW1
an end to US immigration
an end to isolationism
14
In 1920 women won the right to ?
join labor unions
work in factories
vote
equal pay
15
Previous presidents believed that the prosperity of all Americans depended upon what?
an end to immigration restrictions
the importing of goods from foreign countries
the passage of the 18th ammendment
the success of American business
16
The Sacco/Vanzetti Trial and actions of the KKK demonstrated what?
city people were more agreeable to change than farmers
Americans still blamed Germany for WW1
A strong fear of immigrants existed in the US
Less discrimination against blacks in the north
17
What was Huey Long's idea to end the country's depression?
he wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor
he thought the poor should be responsible to help themselves
he thought federal government should leave businesses alone
he believed the Catholic Churches should provide charity
18
What event happened last?
stock market crash
Ford uses the assembly line to mass produce cars
FDR takes presidential office
amendment establishing Prohibition passes
19
The Charleston, jazz, and flappers were all:
outlawed during the 1920s
brought to America by soldiers returning from WW1
popular fads during the 1920s
causes of the Great Depression
20
What was Hoover's reaction to the Bonus Army?
he had them removed by military troops
he met with them and discussed their needs
he gave them their bonuses as they requested
he sent the first lady to meet them
21
On Black Tuesday the heavy selling of stocks in a short period of time caused:
people to buy more shares
prices of stock to drop
businesses to issue more stocks
prices of stock to rise
22
What are Hoovervilles?
newspaper articles about the Great Depression
tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless
new building project
towns organized by labor leaders
23
What event ended the Great Depression?
FDR's 4th term
FDIC
World War 2
New Deal
24
What is the Red Scare
fear of communism
fear of bootlegging
fear of evolution
fear of the KKK
25
Automobiles were luxury items owned by few until:
Henry Ford invented the assembly line
President Harding broke up labor unions
the stock market crash
gold was discovered in California
26
What did installment buying (credit) allow consumers to do?
trade in old goods for new ones
buy goods and pay over time
buy goods at a discount
buy foreign made goods without a tariff
27
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression
consumer debt due to credit
WW1
more goods than buyers
stock market crash
28
John Scopes was convicted of teaching about
immigration
communism
evolution
nativism
29
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's could be described as:
a rebirth of African America culture
major urban renewal project providing new houses for blacks
a time of increased recognition of colored people
a period when African Americans gained political leadership
30
The Roaring 20's were characterized by:
the growth of consumer spending
hard times for businesses
improved government services
unchecked immigration into the US

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