Roaring 20's Lesson

Multiple Choice

Why is the decade known as the 'Roaring Twenties' considered significant in American history?

• It marked the end of World War II

• It was a period of economic prosperity and cultural change

• It was a time of widespread poverty

• It was the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

Open Ended

How did the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act impact American society during the Prohibition era?

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act during Prohibition?

• Alcohol consumption stopped completely

• People continued to drink by going to speakeasies

• Alcohol became legal everywhere

• The government controlled all alcohol sales

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of Prohibition in the United States?

• Rise of organized crime

• Decrease in alcohol demand

• Creation of speakeasies

• Criminal gangs controlling alcohol distribution

Multiple Choice

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

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

Open Ended

How did the ratification of the 19th Amendment impact the 1920 election?

Multiple Choice

What was a key belief of Republicans during the 1920s?

• Government should control all businesses

• High tariffs and tax cuts would help business growth

• Anti-trust laws should be strictly enforced

• Federal government should be weak

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions was NOT taken by Warren G. Harding during his presidency?

• Appointed William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Pardoned Eugene V. Debs

• Supported reduced income taxes and increased tariffs

• Signed the New Deal into law

Open Ended

How did Harding's selection of the Ohio Gang impact his administration?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were involved in scandals during Harding's presidency?

• Albert Fall

• Harry M. Daugherty

• Charles Forbes

• William Howard Taft

Open Ended

What happened after Harding's death in 1923, and who became President?

Multiple Choice

Who won the Election of 1924?

• John Davis

• Calvin Coolidge

• Robert La Follette

• Warren G. Harding

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the economic condition of the United States during Calvin Coolidge's presidency?

• Business boomed and the country prospered

• The economy stagnated

• There was a severe depression

• Unemployment rates soared

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to increased productivity in the U.S. economy during the 1920s?

• Assembly line

• Standardized parts

• Mass production

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did the assembly line, standardized parts, mass production, and specialized labor contribute to the economic boom of the 1920s?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about American life in the 1920s is/are correct?

• The average income of middle and working class Americans increased

• Indoor plumbing became more common

• By 1930, 2/3 of Americans had electricity

• All of the above

Open Ended

What challenges did unions and workers face during the 1920s, and how did working conditions change for skilled and unskilled workers?

Multiple Choice

How did increased leisure time affect American society in the cities during the early 20th century?

• It led to longer working hours for most people.

• It gave Americans more time and money to spend on leisure activities and consumables.

• It caused a decline in consumerism.

• It reduced wages for city workers.

Open Ended

Explain how consumerism changed the way Americans purchased goods in the early 20th century.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the rise of consumer electric goods in America?

• Increase in train travel

• Access to electricity

• Decline in chain stores

• Decrease in advertising

Open Ended

Based on the advertisements shown, what types of products were Americans encouraged to buy during the rise of consumerism?

Multiple Select

What were some of the major changes in American society brought about by the widespread ownership of automobiles in the 1920s?

• Decline in train use

• Growth of suburbs

• Emergence of drive-in restaurants

• Increase in personal debt

Open Ended

How did the social and cultural changes of the Roaring '20s impact American society?