Category 1: Industrialization & Technology
$100 – Millions of immigrants who arrived in the United States between 1900 and 1920 primarily came from which region?
Answer: Europe
$100 – The Progressive Era is best described as a period focused on:
Answer: Social and political reform movements
$100 – Which cultural movement emerged in Northern cities as part of the era’s social change and African American cultural expression?
Answer: Harlem Renaissance
$100 – Which process most directly led to the growth of big businesses and rapidly increasing urban populations in early 20th‑century America?
Answer: Industrialization
Toss-Up 1:
Which constitutional amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote?
A. 16th Amendment
B. 17th Amendment
C. 18th Amendment
D. 19th Amendment
Answer: 19th Amendment
$200 – The Great Migration refers to:
Answer: The movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities
$200 – Progressives successfully pushed for which of the following political reforms in the early 20th century?
Answer: Direct election of U.S. Senators (17th Amendment)
$200 – The emergence of new popular music styles like jazz most directly illustrates:
Answer: Cultural blending and changing social norms in American cities
$200 – Henry Ford’s mass production of the _____________ made automobile ownership more affordable and helped change American daily life.
Answer: Model T
Toss-Up 2:
Which act was passed in 1906 to ensure safe and accurately labeled food and medicine in the U.S.?
A. Sherman Antitrust Act
B. Pure Food and Drug Act
C. Federal Reserve Act
D. Espionage Act
Answer: Pure Food and Drug Act
$300 – Which statement best explains why many African Americans moved during the Great Migration?
Answer: To escape Jim Crow laws and seek industrial jobs in Northern cities
$300 – Which federal actions reflected concerns about dissent and national security during World War I?
Answer: Espionage and Sedition Acts
$300 – Which Progressive reformer is associated with social work and settlement houses?
Answer: Jane Addams
$300 – Which technological innovation improved long‑distance communication during the early 20th century?
Answer: The telephone and telegraph
Toss-Up 3:
The term “flapper” in the 1920s most accurately describes:
A. A type of jazz musician
B. A young woman who challenged traditional social norms
C. A political activist
D. A famous baseball player
Answer: A young woman who challenged traditional social norms
$400 – Nativism in the 1910s and 1920s led to policies such as:
Answer: The Emergency Quota Act and limits on immigration
$400 – Which reform was NOT part of the Progressive Era’s achievements?
Answer: Full and immediate elimination of racial discrimination nationwide
$400 – Which event prompted the United States to become more involved in global affairs and changed its economy during the 1910s?
Answer: World War I (U.S. entry in 1917)
$400 – Which development contributed to growth of nationwide markets and faster movement of people and goods?
Answer: Expansion of railroads and the automobile
Toss-Up 4:
Which of the following was a major cause of urbanization in early 20th-century America?
A. Expansion of public parks in rural areas
B. Growth of industrial jobs in cities
C. Decrease in railroad networks
D. Strict immigration limits
Answer: Growth of industrial jobs in cities
$500 – Which international factor is listed in the documents as a motive for America’s entry into World War I?
Answer: The Zimmerman Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare
$500 – Which long‑term effect of the Progressive Era and early 20th‑century changes
Answer: The laying of foundations for modern America through reforms in labor, voting, public health, and expanded federal roles
$500 – Which of these best describes a major economic and cultural trend of the 1910s and 1920s?
Answer: Rise of consumer culture, advertising, and buying on credit
$500 – How did technological and industrial advances influence military preparedness before World War I?
Answer: They led to advanced weaponry, military buildup, and a naval arms race
Toss-Up 5:
Which organization, founded in 1909, worked to promote civil rights and fight racial discrimination in the United States?
A. NAACP
B. AFL
C. Red Cross
D. YMCA
Answer: NAACP