Unit 5 Slides & Review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a 'flapper' in 1920s America?

• A young woman who challenged traditional norms

• A supporter of communism

• A person who migrated from rural to urban areas

• A business owner during the economic boom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the practice of nativism?

• Protecting the interests of native-born inhabitants over immigrants

• Promoting cultural diversity

• Encouraging immigration

• Supporting equal rights for all races

Multiple Choice

What economic problems did the United States face immediately after World War I?

• Shortages of workers and falling prices

• High unemployment and rising inflation

• Decreased immigration and higher wages

• Overproduction and agricultural surpluses

Dropdown

After World War I, prices for goods rose sharply while wages stayed the same. This rise in prices is called​

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Multiple Choice

How did inflation and demobilization contribute to the labor strikes of 1919?

• Workers were angry that companies raised wages too quickly.

• Returning soldiers refused to take civilian jobs.

• High prices and job losses caused workers to demand better pay and conditions.

• Employers encouraged strikes to raise production levels.

Reorder

Put these post-WWI events in the correct order.

• Soldiers return home from war

• Prices rise and jobs are scarce

• Workers organize major strikes

• Fear grows that communists are behind the unrest

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2

3

4

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• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Why did racial tensions erupt in 1919?

• African Americans moved south to find jobs in agriculture.

• The Great Migration led to competition for northern factory jobs and housing.

• White soldiers refused to return to the cities.

• African Americans were excluded from military service.

Match

Match the effect of each event.

• Russian Revolution (1917)

• Postwar strikes

• Great Migration

Fear of communism spreads in the U.S.

Americans suspect radicals and immigrant

Job competition and race riots

• Fear of communism spreads in the U.S.

• Americans suspect radicals and immigrant

• Job competition and race riots

Multiple Choice

What was the Red Scare and what caused it?

• A period of fear that communism might spread to the United States after the Russian Revolution

• A wave of patriotic celebrations for returning soldiers

• A government program to expand workers’ rights

• A plan to improve relations with the Soviet Union

Multiple Choice

How did the Russian Revolution influence American fears?

• It encouraged the U.S. to ally with communist nations.

• Americans worried radicals would overthrow capitalism in the United States.

• It led to new immigration from Eastern Europe that calmed tensions.

• Americans became more supportive of organized labor.

Match

Match each 1919 event to its contribution to the Red Scare.

• 30 mail bombs intercepted

• 8 city bombings

• Attorney General Palmer's home destroyed

Americans fear radical plots

Public demands government action

Start of nationwide raids

• Americans fear radical plots

• Public demands government action

• Start of nationwide raids

Multiple Choice

In what ways did fear and uncertainty set the tone for the 1920s?

• Americans turned toward isolationism and demanded normalcy

• The government expanded social reforms and public programs

• Citizens rejected capitalism and supported communist revolts

• The economy collapsed under continued war spending

Multiple Select

During the Red Scare, what trade-offs did Americans make between freedom and security? (Select all that apply.)

• They accepted violations of civil liberties such as unlawful arrests.

• They supported government efforts to deport suspected radicals.

• They demanded stronger labor protections.

• They prioritized safety and stability over constitutional rights.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Palmer Raids?

• To stop the spread of communism and anarchism in the United States

• To investigate political corruption in the Harding administration

• To locate hidden alcohol during Prohibition

• To enforce new immigration quotas

Multiple Choice

Which event contributed most to the fear that led to the Palmer Raids?

• The election of 1920

• The rise of organized crime in major cities

• The Russian Revolution and recent labor strikes

• The Great Depression

Multiple Choice

What was a major criticism of the Palmer Raids?

• They failed to arrest anyone suspected of violence

• They violated the civil liberties of many innocent people

• They were too lenient on suspected radicals

• They were secretly funded by foreign governments

Multiple Choice

How did the creation of the FBI reflect changes in the U.S. government?

• It marked the beginning of federal control over local elections

• It limited the power of the president to enforce laws.

• It ended the use of military courts in civilian cases

• It showed the government’s growing role in investigating internal threats

Multiple Choice

What is nativism?

• A belief in equal opportunity for all immigrants

• The idea that immigration should be limited to preserve native culture

• A movement to promote American goods abroad

• The effort to expand voting rights for women

Multiple Choice

What fear encouraged the rise of nativism in the 1920s?

• Fear of another world war

• Fear of Prohibition violations

• Fear that immigrants would take jobs or spread radical ideas

• Fear of economic reform

Multiple Choice

Which law limited the number of immigrants entering the United States from Southern and Eastern Europe?

• Homestead Act

• Emergency Quota Act

• Dawes Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the National Origins Act of 1924?

• To open immigration from Asia and Africa

• To reduce immigration from certain European regions

• To promote diversity in U.S. cities

• To encourage more immigration from Latin America

Multiple Choice

Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?

• The public wanted to help rebuilt war-torn countries

• There were significant shortages of military supplies

• There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods

• The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Harding’s economic policy?

• Government should control major industries

• High taxes and strict regulations

• Hands-off government and lower taxes

• Expansion of government jobs

Multiple Choice

What was the Teapot Dome Scandal about?

• A financial crisis caused by overproduction in factories

• Bribes exchanged for control of government oil reserves

• Election fraud involving the “Ohio Gang”

• An attempt to regulate big businesses

Multiple Choice

Why was the Teapot Dome Scandal significant?

• It showed how isolationism could prevent corruption in the American government

• It increased public trust in Harding’s administration

• It revealed the dangers of unchecked power and favoritism in government

• It caused the Great Depression

Multiple Choice

What did Coolidge’s famous quote, “The business of America is business,” mean?

• The government should take control of all businesses

• America’s strength came from free enterprise and limited government

• America needed to expand its global markets

• Business leaders should join government
  

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a result of Coolidge’s policies?

• Greater government regulation of industries

• Increased taxes on corporations

• Rapid industrial growth and consumer spending

• Government programs for struggling citizens

Multiple Choice

What best describes Hoover’s belief in “Rugged Individualism”?

• Government should take care of unemployed citizens

• Americans succeed through personal effort, not government aid

• Businesses must be strictly regulated

• The federal government should run all industries

Multiple Choice

Why did Hoover’s approach face challenges later?

• It worked too well during the Depression

• It depended on voluntary cooperation versus government action

• It increased government spending

• It reduced confidence in private business

Multiple Choice

What does the term “isolationism” mean in the context of the 1920s?

• Expanding global alliances and decreasing domestic issues

• Avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts and focusing on domestic issues

• Encouraging immigration from Europe

• Supporting the League of Nations

Multiple Choice

What was one consequence of U.S. isolationism after World War I?

• Increased participation in European affairs

• Restriction of immigration and less global cooperation

• Formation of new military alliances

• Expansion of progressive reforms

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the federal government’s role in the economy during the 1920s?

• It placed strict controls on businesses to prevent monopolies.

• It worked closely with labor unions to increase workers’ wages.

• It supported businesses by reducing taxes and limiting regulations.

• It expanded social welfare programs to help the unemployed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a result of the government’s pro-business policies in the 1920s?

• Labor unions gained more power and influence.

• The economy experienced growth but also increasing inequality.

• Imports of foreign goods increased dramatically.

• Federal debt decreased because of fewer tariffs.

Multiple Choice

How did Henry Ford’s assembly line impact American society?

• It made automobiles more affordable for average Americans.

• It limited automobile ownership to the wealthy.

• It increased production time for manufactured goods.

• It caused unemployment to rise across the nation.

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence of the widespread use of automobiles in the 1920s?

• Fewer Americans could access recreation or shopping areas.

• Railroads became the primary mode of transportation.

• The federal government created new restrictions on travel.

• Urban populations decreased as people moved farther from city centers.

Multiple Choice

Which development contributed most directly to the rise of mass consumer culture in the 1920s?

• Decrease in industrial productivity

• Expansion of buying on credit

• Government limits on advertising

• Decline in household electricity use

Multiple Choice

What was a major factor behind the growth of industries such as radio and motion pictures during the 1920s?

• Increased tariffs on imported entertainment

• A decline in public interest in leisure activities

• Rising consumer demand and technological innovation

• Government censorship of mass media

Multiple Choice

Why was Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 flight across the Atlantic significant?

• It ended the U.S. policy of isolationism.

• It encouraged the development of commercial aviation.

• It resulted in international trade restrictions.

• It caused the first stock market crash.

Multiple Choice

How did Charles Lindbergh’s achievement reflect the spirit of the 1920s?

• It demonstrated American interest in traditional values.

• It represented the growing fear of globalization.

• It emphasized the dangers of technological advancement.

• It symbolized innovation, courage, and national optimism.

Multiple Choice

Which cause-and-effect relationship best describes the stock market speculation of the 1920s?

• Low consumer confidence → stock prices decreased → Great Depression

• Increased regulation → reduced stock ownership → stable economy

• Easy credit → stock prices inflated → financial instability

• Decreased wages → higher taxes → rapid recovery

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the economic situation of most Americans during the 1920s?

• All Americans shared equally in the nation’s new prosperity.

• Only newly arrived immigrants benefited from industrial expansion.

• A small group of wealthy individuals gained great fortunes while many struggled.

• Farmers and factory workers experienced steady wage increases.

Multiple Choice

What does the term “new money” refer to in the context of the 1920s?

• Government-issued bonds

• People who recently gained wealth through business or investments

• The introduction of paper currency after World War I

• Bankers and factory owners who inherited family fortunes

Multiple Choice

How did the 19th Amendment change the role of women in American society?

• It gave women equal pay in the workforce.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It allowed women to enlist in the military.

• It guaranteed access to higher education for all women.

Multiple Choice

What effect did new household technologies have on women’s lives during the 1920s?

• They increased the number of hours women spent doing housework.

• They limited women’s opportunities outside the home.

• They made domestic work easier and gave women more free time.

• They led to a decline in employment opportunities for women.

Multiple Choice

How did “flappers” symbolize changes in American culture during the 1920s?

• They rejected modern fashion and returned to Victorian styles.

• They embraced new freedoms and challenged traditional gender roles

• They campaigned for prohibition and social reform.

• They sought to preserve traditional moral values.

Multiple Choice

Which cultural movement is correctly paired with its contribution?

• Tin Pan Alley — development of American popular music

• The Lost Generation — promotion of industrial progress

• Harlem Renaissance — spread of traditional religious values

• Scopes Trial — expansion of prohibition laws

Multiple Choice

What message did authors of the “Lost Generation” express through their writing?

• Support for religious fundamentalism

• Criticism of materialism and the pursuit of wealth

• Optimism about postwar prosperity

• Encouragement for isolationist foreign policy

Multiple Choice

What was the primary goal of the 18th Amendment?

• To limit alcohol consumption in order to improve morals and society

• To increase government revenue through alcohol taxes

• To punish immigrants who brought alcohol into the country

• To support organized crime and bootlegging

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an unintended consequence of Prohibition?

• A decrease in organized crime

• A rise in illegal alcohol production and corruption

• A stronger moral society with fewer crimes

• Economic growth due to new alcohol taxes

Multiple Choice

What issue was at the center of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial?

• Women’s right to vote in local elections

• The banning of alcohol in Tennessee

• The use of federal funds for religious schools

• The teaching of evolution in public schools

Multiple Choice

What broader cultural conflict did the Scopes Trial represent?

• Federal vs. state government control

• Urban vs. rural economic interests

• Traditionalism vs. modernism

• Isolationism vs. internationalism

Multiple Choice

How was Social Darwinism used to justify inequality in the early 20th century?

• It argued that differences in wealth and power were based on natural ability.

• It encouraged equal rights and opportunities for all races.

• It promoted fair labor practices and equal pay.

• It rejected all forms of discrimination.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the eugenics movement?

• A scientific effort to promote equality through education

• An attempt to improve human society by controlling reproduction

• A religious campaign to reduce immigration

• A labor movement supporting industrial safety

Multiple Choice

What factor contributed most to the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

• Growth of Social Darwinism and racial prejudice

• Federal protection of civil rights for minorities

• The success of Reconstruction reforms

• The spread of Catholicism and Judaism in the South

Multiple Choice

What methods did the Ku Klux Klan use to influence society in the 1920s?

• Peaceful protest and voter education

• Violence and intimidation

• Political campaigning for civil rights

• Establishing educational institutions

Multiple Choice

What was the primary cause of the Great Migration?

• African Americans sought jobs and escape from Southern racism

• Rural farmers were encouraged to settle in the South.

• The federal government relocated African Americans for military service.

• Sharecropping became more profitable in the South.

Multiple Choice

Which result of the Great Migration is most accurate?

• Northern cities saw cultural growth and increased racial diversity.

• African Americans gained immediate equality in the workplace.

• Southern populations grew as African Americans returned home.

• Economic opportunities decreased for African Americans.

Multiple Choice

What was the main impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

• It restricted African American artistic expression.

• It introduced jazz, literature, and art that celebrated Black identity.

• It promoted racial segregation and discrimination.

• It weakened the Civil Rights Movement.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the significance of Langston Hughes and other Harlem Renaissance writers?

• They glorified industrial expansion in the United States.

• They emphasized themes of racial pride and hope for equality.

• They discouraged African American participation in politics.

• They focused only on European art and literature.

Multiple Choice

What was Marcus Garvey’s main goal through the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)?

• Integration and racial cooperation with white Americans

• The expansion of African American voting rights

• Promotion of Black nationalism and economic independence

• Ending Prohibition laws

Multiple Choice

How did Marcus Garvey’s ideas differ from other African American leaders of the time?

• He focused on assimilation into white society.

• He called for separation and independence rather than integration.

• He rejected any form of racial pride.

• He emphasized education over self-reliance.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of Native American boarding schools like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?

• To preserve Native culture and traditions

• To assimilate Native children into white American culture

• To teach Native languages to American settlers

• To train Native leaders for tribal governments

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924?

• It restricted Native Americans from voting in federal elections.

• It granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S.

• It ended the policy of Indian boarding schools.

• It returned tribal lands to Native communities.