20's and 30's Pt. One

Multiple Choice

After World War I, what was one significant challenge faced by the United States on the home front?

• A surge in economic prosperity for all citizens

• Immediate return to normalcy without any issues

• Economic hardships due to demobilization

• A new war breaking out in Europe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a problem associated with demobilization after World War I?

• Returning soldiers created high unemployment by resuming their jobs.

• Farmers benefited from increased demand after the war.

• A brief spending spree was followed by a recession.

• Farmers were hurt by the decrease in demand after the war.

Multiple Choice

Why did Congress refuse to sign the Treaty of Versailles?

• Congress supported the Treaty due to economic benefits.
• The Treaty was signed to strengthen alliances in Europe.
• Congress wanted to expand military presence overseas.
• Congress refused to sign due to concerns over the League of Nations

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of the U.S. refusing to sign the Treaty of Versailles and not joining the League of Nations?

• The League of Nations was weakened.

• The U.S. played a major role in international peacekeeping.

• The League of Nations struggled to address the rise of dictators.

• The U.S. remained more isolated from European affairs.

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution that led to the rise of communism in Russia?

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Nicholas II

Multiple Choice

What was Warren G. Harding's main campaign promise during the 1920 presidential election?

• A return to normalcy and a laissez faire economy

• A New Deal for Americans

• A war on poverty

• Universal healthcare

Open Ended

How did the appointment of the 'Ohio Gang' impact Harding's presidency?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Teapot Dome Scandal during Harding's administration?

• A government official leased Navy oil fields to private companies for personal gain

• A failed military operation in Alaska

• A scandal involving election fraud

• A banking crisis caused by the Ohio Gang

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies did Calvin Coolidge continue from Harding's administration?

• Pro-business policies

• Prohibition enforcement

• Expansion of the New Deal

• Direct involvement in foreign wars

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed in 1928?

• To renounce war as an instrument of national policy

• To form a military alliance against Germany

• To establish the League of Nations

• To promote economic cooperation among nations

Multiple Choice

What was the 'Red Scare' in the United States?

• A period of intense fear of communism

• A popular jazz band

• A baseball scandal

• A new fashion trend

Multiple Select

Which of the following were actions taken during the Palmer Raids in 1919?

• Jailing thousands of communists

• Deporting hundreds of people

• Establishing the ACLU

• Granting amnesty to anarchists

Multiple Choice

What was a long-term result of the Red Scare, as mentioned in the slides?

• Creation of the ACLU

• End of Prohibition

• Election of Herbert Hoover

• Formation of the League of Nations

Multiple Choice

What was one major reason for labor unrest in early 1919?

• Wages were not keeping up with the rising cost of living after WWI.

• There were too many jobs available for workers.

• Labor unions were universally supported by the public.

• The government provided high unemployment benefits.

Open Ended

How did the Sacco and Vanzetti case reflect the social attitudes of the 1920s in America?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Great Migration on African-American communities?

• Increased job opportunities in the North

• Continued discrimination in housing and employment

• Complete social equality in the North

• Growth of African-American urban communities

Multiple Choice

What was a common myth about racism in the United States during the early 20th century?

• Racism existed only in the South.

• Racism was more severe in the North.

• There was no racial violence in the North.

• African-Americans faced no discrimination in jobs.

Multiple Choice

Why is a hate group like the Klu Kluk Klan allowed to exist?

• They are funded by government grants.
• They promote community service initiatives.
• They are recognized as a historical society.
• They are protected under the First Amendment's freedom of speech.

Multiple Choice

Why did Prohibition fail?

• Prohibition succeeded in reducing alcohol consumption.
• Prohibition failed because it led to increased crime and was widely ignored.
• Prohibition led to a decrease in organized crime.
• Prohibition was supported by all major political parties.

Multiple Choice

Where was Prohibition most successful?

• Coastal regions of the United States
• Urban areas of the United States
• Rural areas of the United States
• Major cities in the United States