Roaring 20s Review
Authored by Christina Luna
History
8th Grade - University
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This quiz thoroughly examines the Roaring Twenties era in American history, covering the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the 1920s. The questions assess middle school students' knowledge of key events, figures, and concepts from this transformative decade, making it appropriate for 8th grade level instruction. Students need to understand the causes and effects of Prohibition, including the rise of bootleggers and speakeasies, as well as the eventual repeal through the Twenty-first Amendment. They must also grasp the economic innovations of the period, particularly Henry Ford's assembly line and mass production methods, along with new consumer practices like installment buying and buying on margin. The quiz requires knowledge of significant cultural movements, especially the Harlem Renaissance and its key figures like Langston Hughes, as well as the emergence of jazz music. Students must also comprehend the social tensions of the era, including the Red Scare, the resurgence of the KKK, the Sacco and Vanzetti case, and the Scopes Trial debate over evolution versus creationism. Created by Christina Luna, a History teacher in the US who teaches grade 8 and University level courses. This quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive review tool that can be implemented as a unit assessment, homework assignment, or test preparation activity following instruction on the 1920s. Teachers can use it for formative assessment to gauge student understanding before a summative exam, or as a review game to reinforce key concepts in an engaging format. The quiz also works effectively as a warm-up activity at the beginning of class periods during the unit, allowing teachers to quickly assess prior knowledge and address misconceptions. This assessment aligns with NCSS standards for historical thinking and understanding, particularly addressing chronological thinking, historical comprehension, and historical analysis and interpretation as students evaluate the complex social, political, and economic changes that defined the Roaring Twenties.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Prohibition?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who built the Model T Ford?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
This form of government involves all citizens sharing the wealth, every person has the same possessions, and citizens are expected to serve the community by doing the job that best utilizes their skills. What is the name of this form of government that took hold of Russia in 1917?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fear of communism that swept the United States following World War I.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Trial of a Tennessee public school biology teacher for teaching the theory of evolution.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which president was affected by the oil scandal?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_________________ were criminals that took over the alcohol business.
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