Economic Boom & Consumerism
Which invention helped make automobiles more affordable during the 1920s?
A. Telegraph
B. Cotton gin
C. Assembly line
D. Steam engine
C. Assembly line
Which term described young women who challenged traditional expectations through fashion, hairstyles, and social behavior?
A. Suffragists
B. Muckrakers
C. Abolitionists
D. Flappers
D. Flappers
The Harlem Renaissance was centered in which city?
A. Chicago
B. New York City
C. New Orleans
D. Atlanta
B. New York City
What is nativism?
A. Supporting increased immigration
B. Supporting international trade
C. Encouraging cultural diversity
D. Favoring native-born Americans over immigrants
D. Favoring native-born Americans over immigrants
Which amendment established Prohibition in the United States?
A. 16th Amendment
B. 19th Amendment
C. 18th Amendment
D. 21st Amendment
C. 18th Amendment
Which practice allowed Americans to purchase expensive products by making smaller payments over time?
A. Installment buying
B. Buying on margin
C. Bartering
D. Stock speculation
A. Installment buying
What was Tin Pan Alley best known for during the early 20th century?
A. Automobile manufacturing
B. Popular music and songwriting
C. Political scandals
D. Immigration restrictions
B. Popular music and songwriting
Which individual was a famous poet associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Henry Ford
B. Warren G. Harding
C. Charles Lindbergh
D. Langston Hughes
D. Langston Hughes
What was the primary purpose of immigration quota laws during the 1920s?
A. Increase immigration from all countries
B. Provide citizenship to all immigrants
C. Restrict the number of immigrants entering the United States
D. Encourage unrestricted immigration from Europe
C. Restrict the number of immigrants entering the United States
What were speakeasies?
A. Illegal establishments where alcohol was sold
B. Government offices enforcing Prohibition
C. Factories producing automobiles
D. Organizations supporting immigration restrictions
A. Illegal establishments where alcohol was sold
The practice of buying stocks with borrowed money was called __________.
A. Mass production
B. Installment buying
C. Consumerism
D. Buying on margin
D. Buying on margin
The __________ Trial highlighted the conflict between traditional religious beliefs and modern scientific ideas about evolution.
A. Scopes
B. Sacco and Vanzetti
C. Teapot Dome
D. Palmer
A. Scopes
The __________ was a cultural movement that celebrated African American achievements in literature, music, and art.
A. Progressive Movement
B. Red Scare
C. Harlem Renaissance
D. Temperance Movement
C. Harlem Renaissance
The __________ were government raids targeting suspected radicals during the First Red Scare.
A. Palmer Raids
B. Freedom Rides
C. Bonus March
D. Red Summer
A. Palmer Raids
The __________ scandal involved government officials accepting bribes in exchange for leasing federal oil reserves.
A. Watergate
B. Credit Mobilier
C. Iran-Contra
D. Teapot Dome
D. Teapot Dome
During the 1920s, businesses increased production, advertisements encouraged spending, and many families purchased goods using credit.
Which economic problem could result from these developments?
A. The elimination of consumer demand
B. Consumers accumulating more debt than they could repay
C. The end of stock market speculation
D. A decrease in manufactured goods
B. Consumers accumulating more debt than they could repay
During the 1920s, more Americans attended movies, listened to radios, and followed popular celebrities.
Which conclusion is BEST supported by these developments?
A. Americans abandoned all traditional beliefs.
B. Rural communities completely disappeared.
C. Americans increasingly shared a national popular culture.
D. The federal government controlled entertainment.
C. Americans increasingly shared a national popular culture.
During the 1920s, African American writers, musicians, and artists gained national recognition for their contributions to American culture.
What was the MOST significant impact of this movement?
A. It increased recognition of African American cultural achievements and identity.
B. It immediately ended racial segregation throughout the United States.
C. It eliminated discrimination in northern cities.
D. It caused the federal government to end immigration restrictions.
A. It increased recognition of African American cultural achievements and identity.
Following World War I, many Americans feared the spread of communism and radical political movements. These fears contributed to government investigations, arrests, and deportations.
Which constitutional concern was raised by these actions?
A. The government's ability to collect income taxes
B. The protection of civil liberties and due process
C. The president's power to veto legislation
D. The regulation of interstate commerce
B. The protection of civil liberties and due process
Despite the passage of the 18th Amendment, illegal alcohol sales continued throughout the 1920s. Criminal organizations gained wealth and influence by supplying alcohol to Americans.
Which conclusion is BEST supported by this information?
A. Prohibition completely eliminated alcohol consumption.
B. Prohibition contributed to the growth of organized crime.
C. Prohibition ended the need for law enforcement.
D. Prohibition reduced illegal business activities.
B. Prohibition contributed to the growth of organized crime.
Explain how consumerism and installment buying contributed to both economic growth and economic problems during the 1920s.
Consumerism increased demand for products, helping businesses grow. However, installment buying encouraged Americans to take on debt, making them financially vulnerable when the economy weakened.
Explain how flappers and the Scopes Trial demonstrated changing American society during the 1920s.
Flappers challenged traditional expectations for women through their appearance and behavior. The Scopes Trial revealed conflicts between traditional religious beliefs and modern scientific ideas.
Explain how the Harlem Renaissance influenced American culture during the 1920s.
The Harlem Renaissance celebrated African American identity through literature, music, and art. Artists such as Langston Hughes and musicians such as Duke Ellington helped influence American culture and gain recognition for African American achievements.
Explain how the Red Scare and nativism influenced American attitudes and government policies during the 1920s.
Fear of communism and immigrants increased suspicion toward certain groups. The government conducted the Palmer Raids, while immigration laws restricted entry into the United States.
Explain why Prohibition was difficult to enforce and describe one unintended consequence.
Many Americans continued to demand alcohol despite the ban, making enforcement difficult. This encouraged bootlegging, illegal speakeasies, and the growth of organized crime.