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1
How did the public become aware of artists such as Bessie Smith during the 1920s and afterwards?
the founding of African American newspapers
the popularity of African American poetry
the development of African American musical recordings
the employment of African American actors in movies
2
The Roaring 1920s ended with prosperity.
False
True
3
What is Marcus Garvey's legacy?
He was a part of the KKK parade through DC
He was a communist during the Red Scare
He proposed the Back to Africa movement
He created the NAACP
4
valued science over reason and promoted the theory of evolution
modernism
fundamentalism
5
How did the economy boom during the Roaring Twenties change the US?
led to the expansion of the govt. and the end of laissez faire economics
led to new technologies and a higher standard of living for many people
convinced the govt. to embrace modernization and international trade
convinced businesses and labor unions to work together to benefit everyone
6
This amendment repealed the prohibition amendment.
21st
19th
13th
18th
7
Why was John Scopes put on trial?
He taught that the earth was the center of the universe
He taught that the earth was flat
He taught the theory of evolution.
He refused to teach theory of creation.
8
What did it mean to go to the "talkies" in the 1920s?
go to the movies
go to a play (not musical)
go to the drive-In theater
go to the comedy club
9
How did the Mississippi River factor into the growth of blues music in Memphis?
It flooded regularly and created difficult living conditions.
It dried up regularly and created difficult economic conditions.
It acted as a barrier against influences from the western states.
It helped spread culture from the delta.
10
Which of the following was a dramatic change for women in the 1920s?
women no longer needed consent from their father/husband for medical care
federal government passed laws providing prenatal care
birth control and other women's services became readily available
medical literature was banned by many states as obscene
11
National Origins Act was
a law that restricted migrants from going to Europe.
a law that limited Asian immigrants from coming into the US.
a law that restricted migrants from going to Asia.
a law that limited European immigrants from coming into the US.
12
The KKK used _____ to pressure people to support them.
violence
boycotts
propaganda
money
13
What motivated the US government to establish immigrant quotas in the early 1920s?
the end of Prohibition
high levels of unemployment
overcrowding in rural areas
severe labor shortages
14
Henry Ford's methods led to increased ___.
opportunity.
services.
consumerism.
productivity.
15
What contributed to the start of the Harlem Renaissance?
the growth of nativism in the US
the influence of political machines in major cities
the rural to urban migration of African Americans
the post-WW1 rise of American consumerism
16
What was a result of the Scopes Trial?
John Scopes was forced to give up his teaching license
John Scopes was acquitted of charges
John Scopes was imprisoned
John Scopes was fined
17
This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and selling of alcoholic beverages.
21st
18th
19th
20th
18
How did radio change American life in the 1920s?
It increased racial and religious tensions.
It exposed the U.S. to information and entertainment.
It gave people a public voice.
It made it easier for families to move to the suburbs.
19
What happened in the United States as a result of Prohibition?
Bootleggers and speakeasies became popular.
Crop prices increased.
Women gained the right to vote.
Many people in rural areas moved to urban cities.
20
What would a study of 1920s "flappers" describe?
women were barred from traditionally male occupations
the earning power of women equaled that of men
many women were elected to national political office
some women rejected traditional restrictions
21
all property is owned by the government and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and need
militarism
socialism
shintoism
communism
22
Which amendment repealed the Prohibition amendment?
21st
20th
18th
19th
23
Which amendment abolished the sale and distribution of alcohol?
14th
20th
16th
18th
24
1st non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
Frank Duryea
Guglielmo Marconi
Charles Lindbergh
Henry Ford
25
Which organization did Margaret Sanger found?
National Organization of Women
American Red Cross
Hull House
Planned Parenthood
26
The economic boom/ financial speculation of the 1920's were caused in part by?
Mobilization of the economy for war.
Installment buying and an unregulated stock market.
The expansion of civil rights to women and minorities.
Increased government restrictions on big business.
27
What was one effect of the Great Migration in the US?
an increase in rural areas in the South
increase in farming production in the South
the growth of the mining in the American West
the growth of cities in the North and Midwest
28
Which best describes the significance of Charles Lindbergh?
he was the first to fly over the South Pole
he was the first to fly around the world
he was the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean
he was the first to fly over the North Pole
29
What debate was central to the Scopes Trial?
capitalism v. socialism
states's rights v. federal power
traditionalism v. modernism
individual rights v. social responsibility
30
What is financial speculation?
Low risk investments to gain a steady amount of interest
Thinking hard about what the market is going to do
Diversifying your portfolio
High risk investing in hopes of making profit
31
What did Henry Ford introduce?
The Automobile and Assembly Line
The Assembly Line and Stove
The Automobile and the Washing Machine
The Stove and Washing Machine
32
According to Garveyism, what was the solution to racism?
African Americans should return to Africa
African Americans should fight back
African Americans should run for office
African Americans should "turn the other cheek"
33
If a congressman was nicknamed "dry", they were
anti-alcohol
pro-alcohol
34
How did the increase in radio ownership effect the US?
radio ownership isolated communities and created opposing political views
radio ownership helped spread ideas and promoted culture
radio ownership highlight teh rise in income inequality
radio ownership caused a decline in movie popularity
35
Which of the following was NOT a cause of prohibition?
rise in immoral behavior and corruption
revival of temperance movements
all of the answers are causes
World War I
36
Prohibition failed ULTIMATELY because
rural America failed to support it.
organized crime controlled illegal liquor production.
many believed the law interfered with personal freedom.
the costs of enforcing it was too expensive.
37
What helped country music grow from regional to national popularity during the 1920s?
Tin Pan Alley
Grand Ole Opry
Ziegfield Follies
Cotton Club
38
Babe Ruth played a major role in which development during the 1920s?
the growing popularity of baseball
the growing influence of African American culture
the introduction of new forms of transportation
the introduction of new styles of music
39
What helped Duke Ellington and his work gain national fame in the 1920s?
the creation of new instruments
the growth of radio
the invention of the television
the civil rights movement
40
What was a major result of Henry Ford's innovative manufacturing techniques?
fewer Americans had jobs
more Americans bought foreign made cars
funding of road construction projects increased
the cost to buy a car decreased
41
What was central to the Scopes trial?
whether states can require teaching creative design
if a state can ban teaching evolution in public schools
whether reciting prayers in public schools is constitutional
if teaching creationism is unconstitutional
42
James Weldon Johnson:
Led the "Back to Africa" movement
Wrote "Lift Ev'ry Voice & Sing" which became the black national anthem
Organized the Great Migration of African Americans
None of these are true.
43
During the 1920s, radio
helped create a shared national culture.
made expensive consumer items affordable.
created more free time for Americans.
ended Prohibition.
44
Journalist and social reformer Ida B. Wells was responsible for exposing the brutality of ____.
Lynching
Gambling
Alcohol Abuse
Child Labor
45
Red Scare is the fear of ____.
racism
socialism
communism
democracy
46
In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong played a major role in which of the following?
racial equality in sports
improvements in transportation
emergence of jazz
economic recovery of the US
47
valued traditions and religion over science
modernism
fundamentalism
48
The Scopes Trial was nicknamed
Evolution Trial
Monkey Trial
Ape Trial
Darwin Trial
49
Emergency Quota Act was
a law that severely restricted migration to Europe.
a law that limited immigrants coming into the US from Europe.
a law that limited immigrants coming into the US from Asia.
a law that prohibited immigrants from migrating to the US period.
50
How was radio commonly used to grow the economy in the 1920s?
to track purchases of stocks and bonds
to advertise goods and services
to increase production by various companies
to increase trade with other countries
51
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
lower cost of living in urban areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
52
Which famous 1920s musician is featured in this video?
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Wynton Marsalis
Billie Holiday
