The Roaring Twenties Ch. 22.2

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What term is used to describe a product bought for personal use, such as a washing machine, car, or refrigerator?

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Consumer good

Front

What does the excerpt suggest about the 1920s in Texas: "The 1920s was a period of dramatic change. For the first time, more Americans, including Texans, lived in cities than in rural areas"?

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Urbanization was increasing

Front

Based on the graph, approximately how many people of Mexican descent were in Texas by 1930?

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700,000

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the affordability of consumer goods in the 1920s? New mass-production methods, Payment plans, Lower manufacturing costs

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Government subsidies

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What organization was founded in 1920 to educate women about politics and encourage them to vote, fostering civic engagement and supporting policies for women's rights?

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The League of Women Voters

Front

What was the nickname given to young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional values?

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Flappers

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Which group experienced a significant increase in membership in Texas during the early 1920s? Options: The American Legion, The Ku Klux Klan, The League of Women Voters, The Joint Legislative Council

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The Ku Klux Klan

Front

According to the graph, approximately how many KKK members were there in Texas by the late 1920s?

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30,000

Front

What was the name of the first movie to win an Academy Award® for best picture, shot in San Antonio?

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Wings

Front

True or False: By the end of the 1920s, most rural homes in Texas had electricity.

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False