The literature of the Harlem Renaissance

Explored the pains and joys of being black in America

WHy did so many African Americans migrate north throughout the 1920's

for a chance at a better future

Which of these factors helped hide economic problems in the 1920s?

Americans purchased many consumer goods on credit

The demand for automobiles in the 1920's

stimulated growth in many other industries

What was a major result of Henry Ford's innovative manufacturing techniques?

The sale price of cars went down

An American hybrid of African American and European music forms

The Federal Art Project set a precedent for

Federal funding of the arts and artists

What were the goals of the New Deal?

Provide relief, recovery, and reform

Why did so many banks fail at the onset of the Great Depression?

Too many investors tried to withdraw their money all at once

The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it

Sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices

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1
This new deal program helped bring electricity to the South.
The Rural Electric Authority
Works Program Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Civilian Conservation Corps
2
The literature of the Harlem Renaissance
Explored the origins of Jazz
Argued for the seperation of the races
Explored the pains and joys of being black in America
Is largely forgotten today
3
WHy did so many African Americans migrate north throughout the 1920's
For the milder climate
for a chance at a better future
to save money
to serve in the military
4
Which of these factors helped hide economic problems in the 1920s?
Farmers sold surpluses to pay off their debts
Americans purchased many consumer goods on credit
Wages increased at the same pace as worker productivity
Investors lost confidence in the Market
5
At its heart, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial was a clash between
Religion and Science
Education and Science
Evolution and Science
Biology and Science
6
The demand for automobiles in the 1920's
Led to a nationwide recession
stimulated growth in many other industries
brought about the collapse of the suburbs
Closed down the steel industry
7
What was a major result of Henry Ford's innovative manufacturing techniques?
The sale price of cars went down
The sale price of the average car increased
Fewer Americans had jobs
More Americans bought cars form overseas
8
Jazz was
A style of art created by African American activists
A musical style created by southern plantation owners
A fashion style that came and went quickly
An American hybrid of African American and European music forms
9
The Federal Art Project set a precedent for
Federal funding of the arts and artists
Free Theater performances for the public
Increased government support of radicals
10
What were the goals of the New Deal?
Increase spending on defense and trade
Reform the government and decreased spending
Create schools and protect farmers
Provide relief, recovery, and reform
11
This scandal rocked President Harding's administration when the Secretary of the Interior sold the Navy's oil reserves.
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Lewenski Scandal
The Watergate Scandal
The Whiskey Ring
12
Why did so many banks fail at the onset of the Great Depression?
Too many investors tried to open new accounts
The Federal Reserve put too much money into circulation
All of the Above
Too many investors tried to withdraw their money all at once
13
A type of credit in which a small down payment is followed by monthly payments
Buying on Margin
Dividend Payouts
Installment Buying
Consumer Revolution
14
The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it
Created jobs for over 2 million U.S. citizens
Regulate the stock market to make investments safer.
Attracted industry with the promise of cheap power
Sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices

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