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What did the widespread fear of communism after World War I lead to?
The Red Scare
What was the Teapot Dome scandal?
Bribery involving federal oil lands
One impact of the automobile industry was:
Growth of roads and gas stations
Which was a failure of Prohibition?
Growth of organized crime
Marcus Garvey supported:
Black separatism and nationalism
Who led the roundup and deportation of immigrants suspected of being communists or anarchists?
Mitchell Palmer
Republican presidents of the 1920s generally supported:
Low taxes, small government, and big business
What were installment plans?
Buying goods through monthly payments
What issue was debated during the Scopes Trial?
Teaching evolution
How did W.E.B. Du Bois differ from Marcus Garvey?
Du Bois supported integration
What was the main goal of immigration quotas in the 1920s?
Limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe
Why could average Americans afford Henry Ford’s automobiles?
Mass production lowered prices
According to the 1920 census, for the first time:
More Americans lived in cities than rural areas
A flapper was a woman who:
Challenged traditional gender roles
When and where did commercial radio broadcasting begin?
1920, Pittsburgh
Why did supporters believe Sacco and Vanzetti were executed?
Because they were immigrants and anarchists
Which development is most closely associated with mass production?
Installment plans and advertising
Which well-known preacher strongly supported Prohibition?
William Jennings Bryan
The Great Migration refers to:
Movement of African Americans to the North
One major impact of radio was:
Increased access to news and entertainment
President Warren G. Harding’s administration was best known for:
Scandals and corruption
Frederick Taylor was known for promoting:
Scientific management
Speakeasies were:
Secret clubs selling illegal alcohol
The main goal of the NAACP was to:
Fight discrimination and violence
Automobiles, radios, and motion pictures helped:
Standardize American culture