What did the "New Negro" represent for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance?

a radical break with a past of discrimination

How did many American women experience change during the 1920s?

They expanded their professional and intellectual lives.

What happened after the to the stock market crash in 1929?

The world entered a severe economic depression

What did Calvin Coolidge suggest when he said, "The man who builds a factory builds a temple?"

People who build productive businesses deserve respect

How did Marcus Garvey propose to combat the problem of black exploitation around the world?

He organized "Back to Africa" movement on black nationalism.

Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?

two Italian immigrants who were arrested for murder in 1920

How did women challenge traditional roles in the 1920s?

Flappers and the 19th Amendment

Which idea did eugenics support?

Ethnic groups were inferior due to physical & social traits

How did the writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald reflect modernist ideas?

Disillusionment with the American Dream of wealth/success.

What was significant about Charles Lindbergh's flight?

It was the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic.

How did Harding's policies compare to those of President Wilson?

Harding opposed many of Wilson's Progressive reforms

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

African American culture flourished across the US.

What effect did mass transportation have on cities and surrounding suburbs?

Suburbs grew as workers used transportation for jobs

What did the presence of white jazz musicians and composers suggest about American society?

Jazz helped to bridge the races & bring Americans together.

The period of average price decreases coincided with...

the presidency of Warren G. Harding

Which events prompted the Red Scare?

communist revolutions in Europe

Why did Henry Ford institute the "five dollar day, forty-hour week?

They could then become his customers

This quote explains why President Coolidge supported...

reducing taxes to encourage the growth of business

What is the cartoon suggesting about the Teapot Dome Scandal?

It would have a significant impact on the Harding presidency

Based on the circle graphs of the 1920's, which of the following is most likely true about the 1920 and 1924 elections?

Many who voted Republican in 1920 chose to vote for a 3rd party in 1924

Which effects did the Emergency Quota of 1921 & the National Origins Act of 1924 have on immigration levels in the U.S.?

Together, they reduced immigration substantially

What effect did the 21st Amendment have on the sale of illegal alcohol in the United States?

It made the production & distribution of alcohol legal

How did the quota system affect immigration to the United States?

It restricted the immigration of Eastern Europeans to U.S.

How did American Hollywood films influence the rest of the world during the 1920s?

They became popular in European film markets.

How did the policies of Harding and Coolidge reflect a change of direction in U.S. policies?

They favored income tax + rejected low taxes on ind. & corp.

Pick all that apply: What was the recipe for the 1920's?

easily available credit, New technologies, increased productivity, higher tariffs

What did the average Flapper look like?

Short dresses, corsets, makeup, and short hair

What was the purpose of the Dawes plan?

To enable Germany to pay money to Britain and France

How did William Jennings Bryan help the prosecution during the Scopes Trial?

He defended a literal interpretation of the Bible.

Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?

Restrictions stopped emigration from European countries.

Why were fewer women in the American workforce in the 1920's than ten years earlier?

A recession that followed the war resulted in fewer jobs

What was the effect of the Teapot Dome Scandal?

Many Americans felt that government had betrayed their trust

How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?

He increased productivity & improved working conditions.

What was the long term effect of the 1920's bull market?

Investors paid high prices for stocks & market plunged

What was the 19th amendment?

It gave women the right to vote

Which quality makes jazz a unique musical form indigenous to the United States?

It combines different musical forms and cultural influences.

What was the purpose of the time study analysis in the automobile industry?

To minimize the amount of time it took to make an automobile

How did President Harding's "return to normalcy" prompt economic growth?

It favored a return to traditional laissez-faire economics

How did the automobile change America in the 1920's?

Urban sprawl: Highways caused cities to expand outward to the suburbs, Industries started to flourish such as steel, rubber, glass, and oil., The assembly line standardized car production, making it faster and cheaper, The landscape changed with roads, new towns and businesses along routes

The themes of artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance revealed that African Am. were

gaining confidence and pride in their cultural achievements

What effect did installment plans have on the U.S. economy?

The economy grew due to installment buying. People could buy

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1
What did the "New Negro" represent for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance?
an aim to integrate into white society
a radical break with a past of discrimination
a rejection of African American cultural heritage
an answer to economic hardships of African Americans
2
How did many American women experience change during the 1920s?
They became flappers and left traditional family life behind.
They expanded their professional and intellectual lives.
They participated in professional sports.
They joined the movement for women's suffrage.
3
What happened after the to the stock market crash in 1929?
The U.S. agricultural sector experienced a surge.
European countries flourished at our expense.
All nations repaid their war loans
The world entered a severe economic depression
4
What did Calvin Coolidge suggest when he said, "The man who builds a factory builds a temple?"
Religious practices should be encouraged among workers
People who build productive businesses deserve respect
Gov't. should control & encourage the building of factories.
They served similar purposes
5
What was the Red Scare in the U.S. prompted by?
A poor economy throughout the 1920's
The implementation of Prohibition
The demise of The League of Nations
Increased labor activity
6
How did Marcus Garvey propose to combat the problem of black exploitation around the world?
He encouraged participation in the "Jazz Age."
He called for blacks and whites to work together
He supported the education of blacks.
He organized "Back to Africa" movement on black nationalism.
7
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
two Spanish immigrants arrested for murder in 1920
two polish immigrants arrested for murder in 1920
two Italian immigrants who were arrested for murder in 1920
Two Honduran Immigrants arrested for murder in 1920
8
How did women challenge traditional roles in the 1920s?
Flappers and the 19th Amendment
Rise of the new Ku Klux Klan and the Red Scare
Bootleggers and speakeasies
Darwin's Theory and the Scopes Trial
9
Which idea did eugenics support?
Communism could help to strengthen religious values in areas
Social Darwinism would cause extinction of some races
Ethnic groups were inferior due to physical & social traits
Immigration could increase the power of the U.S.
10
How did the writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald reflect modernist ideas?
It described recent technological innovations in radio/ film
It created stories about inspirational heroes
Disillusionment with the American Dream of wealth/success.
It used simple & straightforward language w/0 complexities.
11
What was significant about Charles Lindbergh's flight?
It was the first attempt to fly across the Atlantic.
It was the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic.
His flight to Paris improved U.S. relations with France.
His flight to Paris was only briefly mentioned in the media
12
How did Harding's policies compare to those of President Wilson?
Wilson's foreign policy was more isolationist than Hardings
Harding opposed many of Wilson's Progressive reforms
Wilson was more practical than Harding.
They had identical approaches to foreign and domestic policy
13
Said, "the business of America is business."
Ford
Hoover
Harding
Coolidge
14
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A railroad system
A factory for African Americans
African American culture flourished across the US.
A march across the US.
15
What effect did mass transportation have on cities and surrounding suburbs?
Suburbs grew as workers used transportation for jobs
Cities didn't grow as people moved to rural areas.
Suburban growth decreased until automobiles were available.
Cities grew rapidly as people moved to urban areas
16
What did the presence of white jazz musicians and composers suggest about American society?
Jazz helped to bridge the races & bring Americans together.
Jazz did not originate in African American communities.
White people dominated the jazz scene in the United States.
Blacks were superior musicians who gained more fame.
17
The period of average price decreases coincided with...
the presidency of Woodrow Wilson
the U.S.s' involvement in WW1
the presidency of Warren G. Harding
the beginning of the Red Scare
18
Which events prompted the Red Scare?
the trials of Sacco and Vanzetti
communist revolutions in Europe
attacks against the American Civil Liberties Union
the Palmer Raids
19
Why did Henry Ford institute the "five dollar day, forty-hour week?
One of Ford's competitors had a similar plan
With more money & time, workers could enroll in night school
They could then become his customers
Workers needed more time to be productive
20
Who had the most home runs in baseball in the 1920's? Since then; however; it has been broken.
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
Alex Rodriguez
Babe Ruth
21
This quote explains why President Coolidge supported...
reducing taxes to encourage the growth of business
increasing regulations on businesses
shielding business owners from certain laws
supporting business with direct government funding
22
What is the cartoon suggesting about the Teapot Dome Scandal?
It was a scandal whose scope had yet to be determined
Most of those involved did not know what they were doing
Those directly involved in Harding's administration would be affected
It would have a significant impact on the Harding presidency
23
Based on the circle graphs of the 1920's, which of the following is most likely true about the 1920 and 1924 elections?
Many who voted Republican in 1920 chose to vote for a 3rd party in 1924
3rd party gains b/t 1920-1924 did not result in any electoral vote gains
3rd parties carried several states in 1924, but all states were small
Voters were more enthusiastic in 1924 election than in 1920 election
24
Which effects did the Emergency Quota of 1921 & the National Origins Act of 1924 have on immigration levels in the U.S.?
Neither reduced immigration substantially
Toegher, they held immigrfation level for several years
Together, they reduced immigration, but it rebounded within 5 years
Together, they reduced immigration substantially
25
What effect did the 21st Amendment have on the sale of illegal alcohol in the United States?
It strengthened regulations prohibiting the sale of alcohol.
Alcohol legal only in the states that ratified the amendment.
Bootleggers to continued sales of illegal alcohol.
It made the production & distribution of alcohol legal
26
In this quote, what is Capone defending?
his involvement in bribery
his involvement in tax evasion
his involvement in money laundering
his involvement in bootlegging
27
He was nicknamed "Lucky Lindy" and was the first pilot to fly non-stop alone across the Atlantic.
Manfred von Richthofen
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
Jimmy Dolittle
28
How did the quota system affect immigration to the United States?
It encouraged more Italians to immigrate to the U.S.
It prohibited Mexicans from entering the United States.
It restricted the immigration of Eastern Europeans to U.S.
It favored Asian immigrants over English immigrants.
29
How did American Hollywood films influence the rest of the world during the 1920s?
They encouraged aspiring artists to make cheap films.
They fell short of the more sophisticated European films.
They became popular in European film markets.
They spread political propaganda to allies around the world.
30
“America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.”
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Warren G. Harding
31
How did the policies of Harding and Coolidge reflect a change of direction in U.S. policies?
Both increased taxes for the wealthy!
They favored income tax + rejected low taxes on ind. & corp.
They promoted increased involvement in world affairs.
They rejected social reform for laissez-faire economies.
32
Where was the Harlem Renaissance?
New York
Detroit
Georgia
Chicago
33
Pick all that apply: What was the recipe for the 1920's?
easily available credit
New technologies
increased productivity
higher tariffs
34
What did the average Flapper look like?
No makeup and wearing pants and a t-shirt
Long hair and dresses
Short dresses, corsets, makeup, and short hair
35
What was the purpose of the Dawes plan?
To enable Germany to pay money to Britain and France
Outlaw world wars due to unreasonable human & financial cost
To force Britain and France to pay money to the U.S.
Approach war loans with flexibility due to the costs of war
36
How did William Jennings Bryan help the prosecution during the Scopes Trial?
He defended a literal interpretation of the Bible.
He praised the theory of evolution.
He criticized all urban "book learning."
He nicknamed the event the "Monkey Trial."
37
Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?
Restrictions stopped emigration from European countries.
Europeans had more opportunities in their own countries.
Anti-immigration laws targeted poor, immigrants from Russia.
The fear of communists and effect of WW1 resulted in quotas.
38
Why were fewer women in the American workforce in the 1920's than ten years earlier?
New technologies resulted in the reduced need for workers
Fewer women were needed in factories after men returned home
A recession that followed the war resulted in fewer jobs
Women were not hired because of new laws protecting them
39
What kind of people did Charlie Chaplin often portray on the screen?
poor working-class people
struggling businessmen
disillusioned upper-class people
eccentric politicians
40
What was the effect of the Teapot Dome Scandal?
President Harding was implicated and pressured to resign.
The oil industry suffered significant financial hardships
Many Americans felt that government had betrayed their trust
The bribery was successfully hidden for many years.
41
How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?
He devised a credit system so more people could own cars.
He increased productivity & improved working conditions.
He improved advertising to encourage consumer activity
He sparked a transportation revolution by inventing the car
42
What was the long term effect of the 1920's bull market?
Investors paid high prices for stocks & market plunged
Buying on margin decreased, but the market held firm.
People invested wisely, made money, and the market soared.
Buying on margin pushed stock prices up & harmed the market.
43
What was John T. Scopes accused of?
teaching Darwinian evolution
all of the above
encouraging Darwinian evolution
saying Darwinian evolution is the explanation to human life
44
What was the 19th amendment?
It gave African AMericans the right to vote
It gave everyone freedom of religion
It gave everyone freedom of speech
It gave women the right to vote
45
Which quality makes jazz a unique musical form indigenous to the United States?
It became influential throughout the world.
It was developed by immigrants in New York City and spread!
It combines different musical forms and cultural influences.
It relies heavily on brass instruments.
46
What is Warren G. Harding's presidential administration remembered for?
It's innovative policies
It's wartime leadership
It's internal corruption
It's social progressivism
47
What was the purpose of the time study analysis in the automobile industry?
To increase the speed of the automobile and improve driving
To minimize the amount of time it took to make an automobile
To increase the workers' shifts to increase efficiency
To predict how long an automobile would last after buying
48
How did President Harding's "return to normalcy" prompt economic growth?
It increased federal government spending
It favored a return to traditional laissez-faire economics
Encouraged the importation of goods from foreign countries
It passed legislation to enact progressive reforms
49
How did the automobile change America in the 1920's?
Urban sprawl: Highways caused cities to expand outward to the suburbs
Industries started to flourish such as steel, rubber, glass, and oil.
The assembly line standardized car production, making it faster and cheaper
The landscape changed with roads, new towns and businesses along routes
50
The themes of artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance revealed that African Am. were
Beginning to accept Marcus Garvey's philosophy
fighting for civil rights
gaining confidence and pride in their cultural achievements
Strengthening their communities in southern cities
51
What effect did installment plans have on the U.S. economy?
Goods were produced efficiently due to installment plans
Interest rates on plans were high due to the economy
The economy grew due to installment buying. People could buy
Credit wasn't available so the economy slowed
52
How did the Harlem Renaissance change the perception of African Americans in the United States?
It legitimized black militancy in the eyes of whites.
It brought economic prosperity to black communities.
It promoted positive representations of African Americans.
It established new political rights for African Americans.
53
The increase in leisure pursuits in the 1920's was one sign of...
Urban prosperity and rising salaries
technological innovations
The abandonment of traditional entertainments
The free time resulting from massive unemployment

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