1920s
In the early 20th century, what was the primary cause of the large-scale migration of African Americans out of the rural South?
opportunities for jobs in northern factories.
Which of the following was true of women in the 1920s?
Flappers were a widespread reality in society.
Women demanded the same freedom 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.
Women demanded the same freedom as men.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were both New Deal programs developed to address the problem of
high unemployment.
What did the Japanese mean by “economic pressure”?
Japan had a scarcity of raw materials and the United States placed trade restrictions on them.
What was the global significance of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)?
It led directly to the American entry into World War II.
What factors led to the 1920s Economic Boom?
the mass production of manufactured goods
Sacco and Vanzetti were ___, or people who opposed all forms of government.
Anarchists
What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on African Americans
inspired to take pride in their achievements and importance.
Many songs, movies, and books of the 1930s are similar in that they
helped people escape from the realities of everyday life.
Which factor listed below was MOST responsible for producing dramatic growth in industrial development?
Organized labor and big business cooperated to avoid work stoppages and to maximize output levels.
What did the Eighteenth Amendment suggest about American Society after World War 1?
It was a victory for the supporters of traditional values at a time when they were threatened by a newly emerging lifestyle.
The main factor causing urban sprawl in the 1920s was
the automobile.
What was the Dust Bowl?
An ecological disaster caused by over farming and drought in the Great Plains
A major reason that President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed adding Justices to the Supreme Court in 1937 was to
influence Court decisions related to New Deal programs.
During World War II, Japanese Americans were sent to internment centers primarily because they
were thought to be threats to national security.
What issues lead to the Great Depression?
buying stocks on margin
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
A Scandal in which a Cabinet Secretary illegally sold oil rights for bribes
What happened because of the removal of the Bonus Army from DC?
criticizing the government for its treatment of World War I veterans.
Cartoonists like Dr. Seuss heavily criticized the US government in the late 30's because of what?
The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
How was “Rosie the Riveter” symbolic of women’s social positions during World War II?
She symbolized how women filled many factory positions and thus occupied jobs formerly held by men.
As A. Mitchell Palmer and his agents rounded up and deported suspected radicals, which basic rights of due process were ignored?
They were denied hearings and arrested without warrants.
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?
The role of science and religion in public schools
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that the
federal government should attempt to solve social and economic problems.
Which BEST explains the historical significance of Lend-Lease, a federal government program promoted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940-41?
By providing military aid to friendly foreign nations, it marked a shift away from U.S. isolationism.
In June of 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the GI Bill. How did this historic document impact the United States?
Many veterans enrolled in college and purchased homes in the suburbs, contributing to the growth of the American middle class.