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1

Why did President Harding reduce taxes on the wealthiest Americans? (Laisse Faire ideas)

To encourage people to save more of their money

To increase the amount of revenue the federal government received

To help balance the federal budget

To expand business and stimulate economic growth

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Which of the following effects did the automobile have on American life?

It forced workers to live near jobs.

It led to a decrease in the number of paved roads.

It discouraged people from moving to oil-producing states.

It made rural cities and families less isolated.

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Which of the following were warning signs that the prosperity of the 1920s might not continue?

The level of national income

The increasing income gap between workers and managers (owners)

The steady increase of the stock market with no real decline

The average factory worker’s productivity level

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What effect did WWI have on the attitudes of many Americans?

It encouraged people to be less fearful of outsiders.

It caused a desire to stop exporting goods to other nations.

It led to a wave of prejudice against foreign-born people. (Xenophobia)

It sparked a desire to get more involved in world affairs.

1

Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the Red Scare?

The possibility of a revolution in Russia

An end to the system of communism

The elimination of all forms of government

A Communist takeover of the country

1

What was the primary goal of the quota system?

To limit the number of people entering America from foreign countries

To provide Native Americans with U.S. citizenship

To prevent African Americans from getting good jobs

To completely end immigration in America

1

Which of the following was true of Prohibition.

The smuggling and bootlegging industries declined during Prohibition.

Support for Prohibition came mainly from urban areas and the Women's Christian Temperance Movement.

The majority of Americans supported Prohibition throughout the 1920s.

Reformers who believed that alcohol was sinful led the drive to pass Prohibition.

1

How did flappers rebel against the earlier styles and attitudes of the Victorian age?

They embraced new fashions and hairstyles.

They grew their hair long.

They became less assertive.

They dropped their bid for equal status with men.

1

Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?

It took advantage of the increase in literacy in America.

It allowed the government to transmit speeches about WWI.

It used sensational headlines to hook the public.

It created a shared national experience of hearing the news as it happened.

1

What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?

He was the first person to swim across the English Channel.

He was the first person to complete a nonstop solo trans-atlantic flight.

He was the home run king during the 1920s.

He was a celebrated tennis champion.

1

Which of the following methods did the NAACP use to help African Americans?

They fought for legislation to protect African Americans’ rights.

They encouraged African Americans to return to Africa.

The focused on removing barriers to black employment.

The staged violent protests to combat racism.

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Which of the following themes did many African American authors write about during the Harlem Renaissance?

The necessity for war as a path to freedom

The easy life of working-class African Americans

The trials of being black in a predominately white world

The dignified lives of immigrant farmers

1

Jazz music was born in New Orleans and was spread to the North by such musicians as…

Martin Luther King

Paul Robeson

Louis Armstrong

Marcus Garvey

1

Alcohol caused all of the following issues except for _________________________, according to most fundamentalists.

Evangelism (religion/Protestant church)

Crime

Child Abuse

urban slums

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Which of the following correctly describes why some Americans believed that fewer immigrants should be allowed to enter the country after WWI?

The country had a more trusting view of foreign-born people.

The country had fewer jobs available for immigrants to take after the war.

Most immigrants believed in the system of capitalism.

Most immigrants refused to take jobs after entering the country.

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Which of the following was an effect of Prohibition.

The end of the bootlegging industry.

The growth of illegal activity by organized crime.

An increase in respect for the new law.

An increase in the consumption of alcohol.

1

Which of the following was the main issue of the Scopes Trial?

The accuracy of the Bible

The role of science and religion in public schools

The validity of the theory of evolution

The credibility of fundamentalism

1

Which of the following was true of women in the 1920s?

Flappers were a widespread reality in society.

Women demanded the same freedoms as men.

The new attitude of women was easily accepted by traditionalists.

Women observed the same set of principles that applied to men in society.

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Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

African Americans were inspired to take pride in their achievements and importance.

The Harlem Renaissance sparked a lasting economic boom for African Americans.

African Americans were prevented from making a significant contribution to the arts.

The Harlem Renaissance was short-lived and did little to celebrate African American culture.

1

By what percent did the African-American population change in New York?

-3%

-1%

+1%

+3%

1

What did Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina all have in common during the period represented on the map?

all were northern states

all experienced a decrease in percentage of African-American population

all experienced a increase in percentage of African-American population

The percentage of African-American population remained the same in all

1

Which state had the largest percent increase in its African-American population?

Louisiana

Florida

West Virginia

Indiana

1

What trend does this map illustrate?

the movement of African-Americans to the North

the movement of African-Americans to the South

The discrimination faced by African Americans in the South

The immediate effects of the abolition of slavery

1

In which of the following groups did all three states experience a decrease in the percentage of African-American population?

Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio

Louisiana, Georgia, Maryland

Kentucky, Deleware, Pennsylvania

New York, Georgia, Florida

1

Which state had the largest percent change in its African-American population?

West Viriginia

South Carolina

Florida

Louisiana

1

What percent of the population in 1929 had a gross income between $3,000 and $3,999?

4%

8%

12%

17%

1

What is the average family income of the top 20% of
the population?

6,327

12,252

7,606

5,000

5

Explain the beginning (why it started) and the ending (1933 - 21st amendment) of prohibition.
-Why it began, who supported it.
-Why it was difficult to enforce.
-Who benefited from the issues prohibition brought on?
-How did prohibition end?

5

Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial.
-Who was involved?
-What was the issue?
-What was the outcome?

1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women's suffrage?

19th

18th

20th

21st

1

The African American cultural movement that valued freedom, spontaneity, music, and creativity?

Flappers

Prohibition

Harlem Renaissance

Great Migration

1

What was one major scandal that tarnished Harding's presidency?

Monica Lewinsky

Watergate

Teapot Dome

Iran-Contra

1

What was the main theme of 'The Great Gatsby'?

The decline of the American Dream

The importance of love and relationships

The pursuit of wealth and social status

The corruption of the upper class

1

Which American author was a prominent figure of the Lost Generation?

Ernest Hemingway

J.D. Salinger

Mark Twain

Harper Lee

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What was a major influence on the Lost Generation artists?

World War I

The Great Depression

The Civil Rights Movement

The Roaring Twenties

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Roaring 20's

Roaring 20's

Why did President Harding reduce taxes on the wealthiest Americans? (Laisse Faire ideas)

Which of the following effects did the automobile have on American life?

Which of the following were warning signs that the prosperity of the 1920s might not continue?

What effect did WWI have on the attitudes of many Americans?

Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the Red Scare?

What was the primary goal of the quota system?

Which of the following was true of Prohibition.

How did flappers rebel against the earlier styles and attitudes of the Victorian age?

Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?

What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?

Which of the following methods did the NAACP use to help African Americans?

Which of the following themes did many African American authors write about during the Harlem Renaissance?

Jazz music was born in New Orleans and was spread to the North by such musicians as…

Alcohol caused all of the following issues except for _________________________, according to most fundamentalists.

Which of the following correctly describes why some Americans believed that fewer immigrants should be allowed to enter the country after WWI?

Which of the following was an effect of Prohibition.

Which of the following was the main issue of the Scopes Trial?

Which of the following was true of women in the 1920s?

Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

By what percent did the African-American population change in New York?

What did Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina all have in common during the period represented on the map?

Which state had the largest percent increase in its African-American population?

What trend does this map illustrate?

In which of the following groups did all three states experience a decrease in the percentage of African-American population?

Which state had the largest percent change in its African-American population?

What percent of the population in 1929 had a gross income between $3,000 and $3,999?

What is the average family income of the top 20% of the population?

Explain the beginning (why it started) and the ending (1933 - 21st amendment) of prohibition. -Why it began, who supported it.-Why it was difficult to enforce.-Who benefited from the issues prohibition brought on?-How did prohibition end?

Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial. -Who was involved?-What was the issue?-What was the outcome?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women's suffrage?

The African American cultural movement that valued freedom, spontaneity, music, and creativity?

What was one major scandal that tarnished Harding's presidency?

What was the main theme of 'The Great Gatsby'?

Which American author was a prominent figure of the Lost Generation?

What was a major influence on the Lost Generation artists?

What were the 4 reasons why the post-WW1 economy struggled and eventually collapsed by the end of the 20's?

Why did President Harding reduce taxes on the wealthiest Americans? (Laisse Faire ideas)

Which of the following effects did the automobile have on American life?

Which of the following were warning signs that the prosperity of the 1920s might not continue?

What effect did WWI have on the attitudes of many Americans?

Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the Red Scare?

What was the primary goal of the quota system?

Which of the following was true of Prohibition.

How did flappers rebel against the earlier styles and attitudes of the Victorian age?

Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?

What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?

Which of the following methods did the NAACP use to help African Americans?

Which of the following themes did many African American authors write about during the Harlem Renaissance?

Jazz music was born in New Orleans and was spread to the North by such musicians as…

Alcohol caused all of the following issues except for _________________________, according to most fundamentalists.

Which of the following correctly describes why some Americans believed that fewer immigrants should be allowed to enter the country after WWI?

Which of the following was an effect of Prohibition.

Which of the following was the main issue of the Scopes Trial?

Which of the following was true of women in the 1920s?

Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

By what percent did the African-American population change in New York?

What did Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina all have in common during the period represented on the map?

Which state had the largest percent increase in its African-American population?

What trend does this map illustrate?

In which of the following groups did all three states experience a decrease in the percentage of African-American population?

Which state had the largest percent change in its African-American population?

What percent of the population in 1929 had a gross income between $3,000 and $3,999?

What is the average family income of the top 20% of the population?

Explain the beginning (why it started) and the ending (1933 - 21st amendment) of prohibition. -Why it began, who supported it.-Why it was difficult to enforce.-Who benefited from the issues prohibition brought on?-How did prohibition end?

Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial. -Who was involved?-What was the issue?-What was the outcome?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women's suffrage?

The African American cultural movement that valued freedom, spontaneity, music, and creativity?

What was one major scandal that tarnished Harding's presidency?

What was the main theme of 'The Great Gatsby'?

Which American author was a prominent figure of the Lost Generation?

What was a major influence on the Lost Generation artists?

What were the 4 reasons why the post-WW1 economy struggled and eventually collapsed by the end of the 20's?

What is the average family income of the top 20% of
the population?

Explain the beginning (why it started) and the ending (1933 - 21st amendment) of prohibition.
-Why it began, who supported it.
-Why it was difficult to enforce.
-Who benefited from the issues prohibition brought on?
-How did prohibition end?

Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial.
-Who was involved?
-What was the issue?
-What was the outcome?

What is the average family income of the top 20% of
the population?

Explain the beginning (why it started) and the ending (1933 - 21st amendment) of prohibition.
-Why it began, who supported it.
-Why it was difficult to enforce.
-Who benefited from the issues prohibition brought on?
-How did prohibition end?

Explain the Scopes Monkey Trial.
-Who was involved?
-What was the issue?
-What was the outcome?