Unit 5 Quiz: The Roaring 20s & Great Depression - SY23

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Questions 1-6 refer to key concepts and ideas from class discussions, activities, and homework.

WWI was different from all previous wars throughout human history primarily because of ______.

the assassination of a popular national ruler.

an intense desire to conquer the land of other nations.

the introduction of new deadly warfare technology

ruthless dictators who committed mass genocide.

A WWI soldier suffering from “shellshock” experiences & __, which inspired the future term PTSD.

joy; celebration.

hunger; sadness.

strength; motivation.

panic; anxiety.

Organized crime was able to flourish during _________ due to bootlegging operations that controlled the illegal distribution of liquor in cities like Chicago and New York.

The Great Migration

Prohibition

Harlem Renaissance

WWI

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as

a celebration of black culture and creative expression in Black communities.

the effort to resist racism and segregation in the North.

the migration of Northern black Americans to Southern cities. 

the movement for African Americans to return to Africa led by Marcus Garvey.

African Americans moved from the South to Northern Cities in the 1920s during the Great Migration to (Check the TWO that apply)

Escape racial discrimination and violence in the Jim Crow South.

Flee the economic instability across all industrial cities.

Avoid organized crime in the era of Prohibition.

Obtain better  jobs & living conditions.

Critics of the Roaring 20s argue that it led to the Great Depression because

consumerism led the American people to become careless with their money.

advertising was solely based on gaining status and popularity.

the economic boom was based on too little credit given out and underproduction.

the growth of the auto industry badly hurt the railroad industry.

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According to Figure 31.2 (above), what year of the Great Depression was the worst for the U.S. economy?

1930

1928

1934

1932

Questions 7-11 refer to the following excerpt.

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It can be reasonably inferred that the rise of the society described in the passage was a result of the

success of economic reforms in the United States.

decline of large corporations and business.

rise of democratic participation in the country.

development of new manufacturing techniques.

[EXTRA CREDIT] Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Line 1-2 ("Something new...years ago")

Line 2-4 ("It is...American democracy")

Line 5-7 ("Consumption is...the consumer")

Line 4-5 ("The increasing...the signs")

WWI was different from all previous wars throughout human history primarily because of ______.

the assassination of a popular national ruler.

an intense desire to conquer the land of other nations.

the introduction of new deadly warfare technology

ruthless dictators who committed mass genocide.

A WWI soldier suffering from “shellshock” experiences  __________ & ____________, which inspired the future term PTSD.

joy; celebration.

hunger; sadness.

strength; motivation.

panic; anxiety.

Organized crime was able to flourish  during _________ due to bootlegging operations that controlled the illegal distribution of liquor in cities like Chicago and New York.

The Great Migration

Prohibition

Harlem Renaissance

WWI

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as

a celebration of black culture and creative expression in Black communities.

the effort to resist racism and segregation in the North.

the migration of Northern black Americans to Southern cities. 

the movement for African Americans to return to Africa led by Marcus Garvey.

African Americans moved from the South to Northern Cities in the 1920s during the Great Migration to (Check the TWO that apply)

Escape racial discrimination and violence in the Jim Crow South.

Flee the economic instability across all industrial cities.

Avoid organized crime in the era of Prohibition.

Obtain better  jobs & living conditions.

Critics of the Roaring 20s argue that it led to the Great Depression because

consumerism led the American people to become careless with their money.

advertising was solely based on gaining status and popularity.

the economic boom was based on too little credit given out and underproduction.

the growth of the auto industry badly hurt the railroad industry.

In the graph, which range of years displays a decrease in Common Stock Prices?

1921-1923

1925-1927

1929-1931

1933-1935

According to Figure 31.2 (above), what year of the Great Depression was the worst for the U.S. economy?

1930

1928

1934

1932

As used in line 6, "importance" most nearly means

relevance. 

cost. 

reputation. 

contribution. 

It can be reasonably inferred that the rise of the society described in the passage was a result of the

success of economic reforms in the United States.

decline of large corporations and business.

rise of democratic participation in the country.

development of new manufacturing techniques.

[EXTRA CREDIT] Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Line 1-2 ("Something new...years ago")

Line 2-4 ("It is...American democracy")

Line 5-7 ("Consumption is...the consumer")

Line 4-5 ("The increasing...the signs")

In the graph, which range of years displays a decrease in Common Stock Prices?

1921-1923

1925-1927

1929-1931

1933-1935

As used in line 6, "importance" most nearly means

relevance. 

cost. 

reputation. 

contribution. 