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Decades Review
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A review of the decades from the 1920's to the 1990's.
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1
What is the significance of Jackie Robinson?
He was the first baseball player paid $1 million.
He was the first African American baseball player.
He was the first baseball player to be featured in ads.
He was the first former slave to play Major League Baseball.
2
What caused the Dust Bowl of the 1930's?
Over farming, famine, and high winds.
Drought & flooding.
Flooding and cattle loss.
Over farming, drought, & high winds.
3
Before going public in the 1990's, the internet was limited to those in
the federal government.
education and research.
the military.
the FBI & CIA.
4
What war is being protested in this photo from the late 1960's?
The Vietnam War
The Gulf War
World War II
The Civil War
5
What is NOT true about the repeal of prohibition?
Prohibition is the only constitutional amendment repealed.
It showed unpopular laws can be difficult to enforce.
Prohibition was repealed due to voter decision.
Prohibition actually led to increased, not decreased, crime.
6
What genre of music first gained popularity during the 1920's?
Rap
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Pop/Rock
7
Hoovervilles were a common sight during the 1930's as a result of
Prohibition
The Great Depression
The Civil Rights Movement
World War II
8
Arcades and video games became a popular item during which decade?
1970's
2000's
1980's
1990's
9
Which of the following is NOT true of the baby boom following 1945?
Society became more concerned with child care techniques.
It led to increased construction of family homes.
It resulted in a large population increase.
It was a spread of disease impacting children under 4.
10
What was the significance of the Model T?
It was the first affordable car, due to the assembly line.
It was the first car with headlights.
It was the first car invented.
It was the first gas powered automobile available in the US.
11
What is NOT true about the atomic bombs used on Nagasaki & Hiroshima?
Truman used it to bring the war to a quick end.
It is the only time in human history it has been used.
It was used by the US as punishment for Pearl Harbor.
It brought an new era of deadlier war technology.
12
What is NOT significant about the clip shown?
TV contributed to a national culture during the 1950's.
Rock and roll was a new musical genre during the 1950's.
It was the first televised musical performance.
Elvis was a major musical artist made popular by teens.
13
What was NOT significant about the first moon landing?
It meant the US beat the Soviet Union in the Space Race.
It occurred before the end of the deadline declared by JFK.
It caused the reelection of JFK as president.
It was a positive occurrence after a decade of violence.
14
What happened as a result of the event in the image above?
The US declared war on Japan & entered WWII.
The US declared war on Vietnam and entered the Vietnam War.
The US declared a global man hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
The US increased airline security to combat terrorism.
15
What happened as a result of the Y2K Bug?
Power plants shut down causing rolling blackouts.
Computers around the world failed to operate.
Nothing.
World banking systems failed, causing a 1 week bank holiday.
16
MLK gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at what event?
The March for Our Lives
The March on Birmingham
The Million Man March
The March on Washington
17
What is significant about the film "The Wizard of Oz"?
It helped the economy by providing movie studio jobs.
It served as an escape during the Great Depression era.
It inspired a new generation of tornado chasers.
It was the first film with sound and color.
18
The AIDS epidemic in the 1980's resulted in American's pushing for
laws preventing sexual education in public schools.
quarantined hospital wings for AIDS patients.
a national insurance plan to increase access to healthcare.
research and education in order to treat and prevent AIDS.
19
The young women pictured above are known as 'flappers' from which decade?
1950's
1940's
1920's
1930's
20
What is significant about Ford's "pay as you play" plan?
Ford was the first automakers to put radios in their cars.
Consumers could customize the Model T's exterior colors.
Ford will pay you to drive their vehicles.
Consumers could pay for their cars over time using credit.
21
The Columbine School shooting brought in an era of increased
home schooled students.
school safety concerns.
sales of bullet proof vests.
violent video game sales.
22
What is NOT true about the Selective Service Act?
It was first instituted right before Pearl Harbor.
It requires the registration of all men aged 18, even today.
You can be exempt if you are an only child.
It is attempt to maintain a well trained military.
23
What is NOT true about the Great Depression?
The Great Depression ended with American entry into WWII.
The federal government spent more in unemployment benefits.
African Americans were hardest hit with unemployment.
People would wait in 'bread lines' for a warm meal.
24
What inspired the creation of the image above?
Women took on traditional roles during the 1950's.
Women fought for AIDS victims during the 1980's.
Women fought for increased civil rights during the 1970's.
Women worked in factories during WWII.
25
On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
November 23, 1963
July 4, 1776
December 7, 1941
September 1, 1939
26
What is significant about the Oklahoma City bombing?
It resulted in laws limiting access to explosive materials.
It was a major incident of domestic terrorism.
It led to the US invasion of Iraq.
It exposed the need for tougher immigration laws.
27
What was NOT a reason for prohibition of the 1920's?
It was believed it would abolish crime.
It was believed it would increase tax revenue.
It was believed it would increase work production.
It was believed it would decrease crime.
28
Which was NOT a major source of mass media during the 1920's and 1930's?
Radio
Television
Movies
Magazines
29
The newspaper headline is an indication of what development in American politics?
Politicians vowing to "make America great again".
The American public having distrust of it's politicians.
Richard Nixon as the first president to be impeached.
The use of the electoral college in presidential elections.
30
What did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education?
Separation of children in schools based on race.
The use of search and seizure in and around public schools.
The use of corporal punishment in public schools.
Separation of children in schools based on gender.
