Unit 3.c Flashcard Review

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Why did farmers struggle after World War I ended? Options: They had no seeds to plant, The government stopped buying food for soldiers, There were no markets for their products, They faced severe drought

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There were no markets for their products

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How did mass media affect cultural changes in society during this time?

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Mass media helped spread new ideas and trends quickly, influencing how people dressed, what they listened to, and how they thought about the world.

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What significant right did the 19th Amendment grant women in 1920?

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The right to vote

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What happened for the first time in the Presidential election of 1920?

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Women voted in a national election for the first time.

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What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s?

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Music, literature, and theater began to reflect African-American culture.

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How did the economic changes of this era affect different groups of people, such as women and African Americans, and what conclusions can you draw from these changes?

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Economic changes created new job opportunities for women and African Americans, allowing them to take on roles that were once closed to them, which helped improve their social and economic status.

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Which of the following best explains the Harlem Renaissance and why it was important in U.S. history? The Harlem Renaissance was a time when artists and musicians in Harlem created new types of music and art. It was important because it helped African American culture gain more recognition.

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The Harlem Renaissance was a time when artists and musicians in Harlem created new types of music and art. It was important because it helped African American culture gain more recognition.

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What is "consumerism"?

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The encouragement to buy goods and services

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How did the introduction of credit change the way people spent money, and what were some positive and negative effects?

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Credit allowed people to buy things even if they didn’t have enough money at the time. This helped people get what they wanted, but sometimes they had trouble paying it back later.

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What transportation change allowed people to live in suburbs during this time? Options: Bicycles, Horse-drawn carriages, Steam engines, Streetcars, trolleys, and automobiles

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Streetcars, trolleys, and automobiles