Roaring Twenties

Open Ended

What did Ward think was one of the meanings of Lindbergh’s flight?

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Fill in the blank: After WWI, Americans returned to a policy of

and focused on domestic prosperity.

Multiple Choice

After World War I, what was the general attitude of Americans as described in the notes?

• They wanted to expand overseas.

• They were ready to make money and enjoy themselves.

• They wanted to continue fighting.

• They were focused on rebuilding Europe.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for prosperity in the 1920s?

• More efficient production techniques

• Development of new industries

• Impact of the automobile

• Strict government regulations

Open Ended

How did consumer habits contribute to the prosperity of the 1920s?

Multiple Choice

Which group did not prosper during the Roaring Twenties?

• Farmers, Native America, and African American

• Bankers, and Business tycoons

• Nativists and Communists

• Germans and Italians

Open Ended

What did Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover all have in common?

Multiple Choice

The Teapot Dome Scandal is most closely associated with which issue during the Republican Era?

• Corruption in government

• Women's suffrage

• Prohibition

• Labor strikes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were factors contributing to social tensions in the 1920s?

• Racism

• Nativism

• Anti-communism

• All of the above

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Social Darwinism is best described as 'survival of the

.'

Draw

Describe the Scopes-Monkey Trial using visuals. Write a heading Traditionalist vs. Modernists,

Multiple Choice

What was Marcus Garvey main goal?

• He was concern with the League of Women Voters

• He was part of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• He started the Back to Africa Movement.

• He started a movement against the KKK.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were significant social changes in music and literature during the early 20th century?

• Celebrated African American culture

• They helped expose injustices for minorities

• Influenced the the Temperance movement banned of alcohol

• They influence nativism

Multiple Choice

What was one major problem associated with prohibition in the United States?

• Increased alcohol consumption

• High crime rates

• Decrease in women's rights

• Rise of jazz music

Multiple Choice

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Open Ended

What best describes the flappers of the 1920s?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were popular forms of entertainment in the 1920s?

• FlagPole Sittings

• Radio Programs

• Video Games

• Marathons

Multiple Choice

What does this image most clearly suggest about how early 20th-century manufacturing changed the nature of industrial work?

• A. Workers were required to design and build entire products individually.

• B. Labor shifted toward repetitive tasks within a large, organized system.

• C. Employers emphasized creative freedom and experimentation in factories.

• D. Workplaces became smaller and less dependent on machines.

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from a 1928 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog:

“Now every American home can enjoy the modern convenience of electric washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and radios. With our easy installment payment plan, your family can have the latest technology today—without waiting.”

What does this excerpt suggest about the growth of consumerism in the 1920s?

• A. American businesses shifted away from advertising and mass marketing strategies.

• B. Technological innovations were limited to wealthy urban households.

• C. Installment buying contributed to a rise in demand for household goods.

• D. Consumers focused mainly on saving money during the postwar recession.

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from a 1920s investment brochure

“Why wait to build wealth? With just a 10% down payment, you can control shares in leading American companies. Stock prices are rising—now is the time to invest and profit!”

What does this excerpt reveal about the practice of speculation during the 1920s?

• A. Investors were encouraged to buy stocks only after they had saved enough to pay in full.

• B. Many Americans began investing with borrowed money, hoping stock prices would continue to rise.

• C. Federal regulations strictly limited who could invest in the stock market.

• D. Speculation involved investing in gold and real estate rather than company shares.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a significant result of the concerns illustrated in the cartoon?

• A. A government campaign to increase alcohol production during wartime

• B. A rise in public demand for increased immigration from Europe

• C. A constitutional amendment banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol

• D. The repeal of restrictions on alcohol in response to economic recession

Multiple Choice

• A. The growing political leadership role of women in Congress

• B. The backlash against women’s suffrage after the 19th Amendment

• C. The decline of women’s participation in the workforce after WWI

• D. The emergence of new roles and freedoms for women in urban culture

Multiple Choice

How did U.S. foreign policy affect immigration and labor markets in the 1920s?

• A. Immigration quotas boosted the number of available workers

• B. Quotas limited workers from certain countries, especially Southern and Eastern Europe

• C. Immigration policies encouraged more workers from Asia

• D. Immigration acts mainly targeted immigrants from Northern Europe

Multiple Choice

Based on the image and your knowledge of the 1920s, which cultural conflict did the Scopes Trial represent?

• A. The failure of Prohibition to reduce crime in urban areas

• B. The divide between traditional religious values and modern scientific ideas

• C. The tension between rural and urban immigration policies

• D. The growing power of labor unions in American politics

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from Congressional Testimony on the Teapot Dome Scandal

“The Secretary of the Interior, without competitive bidding, transferred oil-rich federal land to private companies. In return, he received personal payments and gifts. This violates the public’s trust and is a clear misuse of power.”
— U.S. Senate Investigation Report, 1924

What impact did this event have on public opinion?

• A. It increased confidence in government transparency and fair elections.

• B. It damaged the public’s trust in government leaders and revealed corruption at high levels.

• C. It led to immediate impeachment of President Harding.

• D. It resulted in greater support for U.S. involvement in foreign wars.

Multiple Choice

What event does this headline reflect, and what was one of its major effects?

• A. It reflects the Harlem Renaissance, which promoted African American culture across the U.S.

• B. It reflects the Palmer Raids during the Red Scare, which increased public support for immigration reform.

• C. It reflects the Red Scare and led to growing suspicion and deportation of suspected radicals.

• D. It reflects resistance to Prohibition and the rise of organized crime in urban centers.

Multiple Choice

How does this political cartoon reflect the political and economic goals of Warren Harding’s administration after World War I?

• A. It illustrates Harding’s support for joining international alliances like the League of Nations.

• B. It symbolizes a shift toward traditional values, limited government, and pro-business policies.

• C. It shows a return to progressive reforms and expanded government regulation of business.

• D. It reflects Harding’s desire to increase U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts and peacekeeping missions.

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from a poem by Langston Hughes

“I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.”
– Langston Hughes, 1926

How does this poem reflect the goals of the Harlem Renaissance?

• A. It argues for complete political separation from white Americans

• B. It celebrates African American identity and calls for equality

• C. It rejects the influence of Southern culture on Northern cities

• D. It supports legal segregation as a path to cultural preservation

Multiple Choice

“The Cotton Club throbbed with the rhythm of Duke Ellington’s orchestra last night, as Harlem continues to prove itself not only a haven for Black artists but a hub of cultural innovation. The melodies of jazz seem to echo the hopes, struggles, and pride of a new generation.”

— The New York Herald Tribune, 1928

What does this excerpt suggest about the impact of jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance?

• A. Jazz music promoted conservative social values and cultural conformity

• B. Jazz served as a cultural bridge that reinforced segregation in northern cities

• C. Jazz was a creative outlet that expressed the identity and aspirations of African Americans

• D. Jazz had little connection to the Harlem Renaissance and was primarily popular in rural areas