The Scopes Monkey Trial showed that...

tension existed between sciene and fundamentalists

Why did the rise of communism result in the Red Scare of the 1920s?

Communism takes away freedom of choice

A major difference between Roosevelt and Hoover's administration was that Hoover was...

not willing to create agencies that would provide jobs

The New Deal showed a belief that...

the government should step in and help people's well-being

After World War I many farmers did not share in the economic growth of the United States, why?

Overproduction caused a fall in prices

Because the Supreme Court declared several laws in the New Deal unconstitutional, Roosevelt...

proposed legislation to increase the size of the Court

The New Deal was funded through a process of "deficit spending." What is deficit spending?

Paying out more money than we receive in taxes

portrayed Hoover as cold and uncaring

Criticism from businesses, of the New Deal came from the idea that it...

relied on taxes and government regulation too much

Which of the following caused the Dust Bowl?

Overproduction caused erosion of the soil, Droughts caused by too little rain and too much wind

The Harlem Renaissance helped...

increase recognition of African American writers/musicians

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1
Which of the following statements best describe the 1920's as a nativist decade?
The 19th Amendment
The growth of the Ku Klux Klan
The growth of the automobile manufacturing
The Scopes Monkey Trial
2
The Scopes Monkey Trial showed that...
Darwin's theory of evolution was incorrect
tension existed between sciene and fundamentalists
religion in the United States was no longer valued
Darwin's theory of evolution was correct
3
Why did the rise of communism result in the Red Scare of the 1920s?
Communism takes away freedom of choice
Communist leaders are elected
Communism creates an economic class structure
Communism provided equality for all citizens
4
A major difference between Roosevelt and Hoover's administration was that Hoover was...
unable to get support from Congress on economic reform
willing to ignore the Great Depression for his first term
willing to use the government to solve the Great Depression
not willing to create agencies that would provide jobs
5
The New Deal showed a belief that...
business should be left alone without government influence
our Constitution needed to be amended
the government should step in and help people's well-being
focusing on business and individuals will help our country
6
After World War I many farmers did not share in the economic growth of the United States, why?
Farmers could not keep up with the demand for food
The Great Migration created too many workers in the west
The U.S. Government refused aid to farmers
Overproduction caused a fall in prices
7
What is the 19th Amendment?
Repealed the 18th Amendment
Deals with Freedom of Speech
Prohibited alcohol
Gave women the right to vote
8
How is the 18th Amendment different than previous amendments?
It limited citizens' rights
It gave rights to non-US citizens
It deals with alcohol
It is the only one dealing with voting rights
9
Which of the following was not a part of FDR's New Deal (alphabet soup)?
FERA
FDIC
AAA
KKK
10
Because the Supreme Court declared several laws in the New Deal unconstitutional, Roosevelt...
ignored the Supreme Court's decisions
demanded several justices resign
proposed legislation to increase the size of the Court
lobbied Congress to lower the Court's jurisdiction
11
During the Great Depression, how did governmental power change?
Congress showed great initiative and leadership
Power was given to the states rather than nationally
The Supreme Court grew in influence
Presidential powers grew
12
The New Deal was funded through a process of "deficit spending." What is deficit spending?
Printing money as we need and see fit
Paying out more money than we receive in taxes
Taking in more money in taxes than what is being spent
Sticking to our federal budget
13
African Americans moving North for better opportunities and escaping racism, is known as...
The Dust Bowl
The Great Migration
The Great Depression
The Harlem Renaissance
14
The Bonus Army...
was a major threat to national security
portrayed Hoover as cold and uncaring
was the best troops the United States had to offer
displayed Hoover as smart in ways of correcting our economy
15
This image is an example of...
The Gross National Product
The Gross Domestic Product
The Business Cycle
The Great Depression
16
The Dust Bowl affected all the following states, except...
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Nebraska
Kansas
17
Criticism from businesses, of the New Deal came from the idea that it...
worked too closely with environmentalists/conservationists
had too little control over the nation's economy
relied on taxes and government regulation too much
paid little attention to the lower classes
18
The Palmer Raids/Sacco and Vanzetti Case can be used as evidence of America's growing feeling..
against radicalism
against communism
against internationalism
against anarchism
19
The 19th Amendment...
placed a quota (limit) on immigration
began Civil Rights for African Americans
began Prohibition
gave women the right to vote
20
Which of the following caused the Dust Bowl?
Overproduction caused erosion of the soil
Droughts caused by too little rain and too much wind
Farmers using circular fields
21
The Harlem Renaissance helped...
rebuild and restore buildings in New York City
stop segregation in all of New York City
increase recognition of African American writers/musicians
move African Americans into political cabinet positions
22
Which of the following best symbolizes Nativism?
Suffragettes
Ku Klux Klan
Immigrants
Bonus Army

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