The Scopes Trial illustrated how society in the 1920's was characterized by —

Tension between traditional values and modern views

Based on the information in the excerpt , Jazz music was popular in the 1920’s because it—

Reflected the changes in American society.

Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the U.S. by —

Co-founding the Universal Negro Improvement Association

Which demographic pattern resulted from the Great Migration?

African American populations grew in urban areas.

Which of the following accounts for the decrease in cheap labor after 1921?

The adoption of immigration quotas.

Which accomplishment do Glenn Curtiss and Charles Lindbergh have in common?

They were both pioneers in aviation.

The Teapot Dome Scandal tarnished the Harding administration and resulted in —

The conviction of a cabinet member

One characteristic of the U.S. economy in the 1920s was —

All-time high production levels of consumer goods.

How did Henry Ford’s pictured innovation affect American society?

Urbanization increased because people could travel cheaply.

The works of Harlem Renaissance artists such as Langston Hughes focused on issues related to—

Racial pride in the African American community.

What economic practice became popular in the 1920s and contributed to the stock market crash?

Buying stocks with only a down payment

One of the few groups to successfully gain political rights during the 1920’s was —

Women with the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment.

One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —

Distribution of sheet music of popular songs.

Which chronological sequence correctly lists the U.S. presidents that served during the 1920’s?

1) Wilson 2) Harding 3) Coolidge 4) Hoover

Improved mass-production techniques affected the American economy of the 1920s by —

Reducing the prices of consumer goods

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1
The Scopes Trial illustrated how society in the 1920's was characterized by —
Tension between traditional values and modern views
Clashes between ethnic minority groups
Changing attitudes about the role of women
Demands to reform the public education system
2
Based on the information in the excerpt , Jazz music was popular in the 1920’s because it—
Spread from cities like New Orleans.
Reflected the changes in American society.
Emphasized traditional American culture.
Appealed to a broad section of Americans.
3
Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the U.S. by —
Contributing to the culture of the Harlem Renaissance
Organizing the Pan-African Congress with W.E.B. DuBois
Advocating for the passage of the 18th and 19th amendments
Co-founding the Universal Negro Improvement Association
4
Which demographic pattern resulted from the Great Migration?
The number of African American owned farms increased.
African American population in the South outnumbered whites.
African Americans moved to the western United States.
African American populations grew in urban areas.
5
How did the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment affect American society in the1920’s?
Church attendance increased
Women took on new roles
Demand for alcohol decreased
Crime rates rose drastically
6
Which of the following accounts for the decrease in cheap labor after 1921?
The onset of economic recession.
The adoption of immigration quotas.
The end of the First World War.
The beginning of the Red Scare.
7
Which accomplishment do Glenn Curtiss and Charles Lindbergh have in common?
They were both pioneers in aviation.
They were both involved in the Scopes Trial.
They were both senators from their states.
They were both pilots in the U.S. Navy.
8
The Teapot Dome Scandal tarnished the Harding administration and resulted in —
The impeachment of a U.S. President
The conviction of a cabinet member
The limitation on number of presidential terms
The passage of the Eighteenth Amendment
9
One characteristic of the U.S. economy in the 1920s was —
Repeated labor uprisings that limited industrial output.
Greater financial dependency on credit cards.
All-time high production levels of consumer goods.
Increasing government regulations on businesses.
10
How did Henry Ford’s pictured innovation affect American society?
U.S. agricultural output declines as more went to factories.
Urbanization increased because people could travel cheaply.
Autos replaced trains as the mode of transporting goods.
Women joined work to meet the increased demand for autos.
11
One factor that contributed to the Great Migration of the 1920’s was —
Development of interstate highways.
Immigration of Southern Europeans.
Discrimination in the South.
Demand for agricultural workers.
12
The works of Harlem Renaissance artists such as Langston Hughes focused on issues related to—
Class conflict caused by economic prosperity.
Shifting demographics in New England states.
Discrimination suffered by women.
Racial pride in the African American community.
13
Which aspect of American culture in the 1920’s became popular in many other societies?
Flapper clothing styles
Art-deco architecture
Movie theaters
Jazz music
14
What economic practice became popular in the 1920s and contributed to the stock market crash?
Paying only cash for stock purchases
Sharing insider information on stock trades
Selling stocks in very rapid succession
Buying stocks with only a down payment
15
The events of the 1920s listed reflect the influence of —
Prohibition
Growing nativism
Organized crime
Civil rights leaders
16
One of the few groups to successfully gain political rights during the 1920’s was —
Blacks with the introduction of culture studies in college.
Women with the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Religious groups with the ratification of the 18th Amendment
European immigrants b/c of the National Origins Quota Act.
17
One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —
Creation of musical theatre.
Introduction of the flapper look.
Distribution of sheet music of popular songs.
Promotion of African American culture.
18
Which year did the stock market crash occur, signaling the beginning of the Great Depression?
1927
1930
1929
1928
19
Which chronological sequence correctly lists the U.S. presidents that served during the 1920’s?
1) Wilson 2) Coolidge 3) Harding 4) Hoover
1) Harding 2) Wilson 3) Coolidge 4) Hoover
1) Coolidge 2) Hoover 3) Wilson 4) Harding
1) Wilson 2) Harding 3) Coolidge 4) Hoover
20
Improved mass-production techniques affected the American economy of the 1920s by —
Reducing the prices of consumer goods
Lowering the quality of most products
Decreasing the need for workers
Raising the costs for agricultural production
21
Which is a characteristic of society in the U.S. during the Red Scare of the 1920's?
Yellow journalism
Anti-immigration sentiment
Increasing rights for minority groups
Spread of communism

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