How did the Harlem Renaissance change things for African Americans?

It recognized them as artists, musicians, & authors.

Who was Langston Hughes?

a famous African American author of the Harlem Renaissance

a famous ballplayer for the New York Yankees

How did Henry Ford's invention change things for Americans and people around the world?

Cars and other inventions became more affordable.

How did Charles Lindbergh's accomplishment change things for people all over the world?

It made travel faster & opened the door to explore space.

Why did Charles Lindbergh become famous?

He was the first person to fly a plane across the Atlantic.

How did credit change things in a NEGATIVE way for Americans in the 1920s?

Caused them to go into debt (buying stuff couldn't afford)

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1
How did the Harlem Renaissance change things for African Americans?
It recognized them as artists, musicians, & authors.
It allowed them to live in Harlem, New York.
It gave them more job opportunities.
It gave them the right to vote.
2
Who was Langston Hughes?
a famous African American author of the Harlem Renaissance
the man who invented the assembly line
the first person to fly a plane across the Atlantic
a famous African American ball player
3
Which item below did NOT benefit from Henry Ford's assembly line?
Unemployment insurance
Movement to suburban areas (away from the cities)
People could move from place to place easier.
Creation of jobs
4
Who was Babe Ruth?
a famous movie actor
a famous African American author of the Harlem Renaissance
a famous ballplayer for the New York Yankees
a famous ballplayer for the Boston Red Sox
5
How did Henry Ford's invention change things for Americans and people around the world?
It made it possible for people to travel across the ocean.
It showed people how to invest in the stock market.
It helped people make more money.
Cars and other inventions became more affordable.
6
What year was the famous stock market crash?
1930
1929
1925
1928
7
What kind of music was popular during the 1920s?
Swing
Country
Rock and Roll
Jazz
8
What process did Henry Ford make famous?
driving automobiles
buying on credit
the assembly line
flying across the ocean
9
How did Charles Lindbergh's accomplishment change things for people all over the world?
It made it easier for housewives to do their work.
It helped African Americans to get equal rights.
It helped women to gain equal rights.
It made travel faster & opened the door to explore space.
10
Why did Charles Lindbergh become famous?
He played jazz music and was a popular entertainer.
He was the first person to fly a plane across the Atlantic.
He invented the radio.
He was the president of the United States.
11
Which invention helped baseball to become the most popular sport in America?
the computer
the TV
the radio
the newspaper
12
Which item below was NOT invented during the 1920s?
radio
vacuum cleaner
television
refrigerator
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How did credit change things in a NEGATIVE way for Americans in the 1920s?
Caused them to be dishonest
Caused them to go into debt (buying stuff couldn't afford)
Made them lose their jobs
Helped them buy more items

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