Roaring 1920's Review Sheet

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The Great Migration was the mass movement of African Americans to Northern Cities. What are two reasons for this movement?

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To escape racial discrimination and to seek better job opportunities

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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement. How is it connected to the Great Migration?

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It was a result of African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities during the Great Migration.

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The Red Scare refers to:

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A period of intense fear of communism in the United States.

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What was the cause of the Palmer Raids?

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Fear of communism and radical political movements

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Describe what happened to Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.

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They were convicted and executed for murder amid controversy over the fairness of their trial.

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This invention led to the expansion of suburbs, teenagers’ freedom, and travel within the United States.

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The automobile.

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Nativism is defined as:

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The policy of favoring native inhabitants over immigrants.

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The purpose of the Immigration acts of the 1920’s (Quota System) was to:

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limit the number of immigrants allowed into the United States based on nationality quotas.

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Installment buying allows customers to:

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pay for goods over time in smaller payments.

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Identify three technological advances from the 1920's and their impact on society.

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The radio, automobile, and motion pictures; they revolutionized communication, transportation, and entertainment.