Standard 16 Practice

Which development was responsible for the success of Henry Ford during the early 1900s?

• The spread of socialist ideas

• The rise of industrial unionism

• The popularity of muckraking journalism

• The effectiveness of mass production techniques

Which aspect of U.S. society was least affected by the growth of the radio industry during the early 1900s?

• national politics

• consumer spending habits

• racial integration

• forms of cultural expression

Which technology most contributed to the development of a common cultural identity in the United States during the early 1900s?

• movies

• airplanes

• railroades

• telephones

Which factor was most responsible for creating a sense of cultural unity in the United States during the 1920s?

• the growth of the airline industry

• the impact of increased immigration

• the expansion of the civil rights struggle

• the influence of radio and motion pictures

What was the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?

• a program of urban renewal among various ethnic groups begun in New York City.

• a period of musical, artistic, and literary productivity among African Americans in New York City.

• the integration of African Americans into colleges and universities throughout the nation.

• a set of political reforms and social programs supported by African American politicians in New York City.

Why was the 18^thAmendment passed?

• It was thought alcohol as detrimental to society and families

• the government didn’t need the money it got from taxing alcohol

• it was a conspiracy to get more power to organized crime

• bootleggers wanted to earn more money

What new technology became widespread in homes by the end of the 1920s and brought news, entertainment, and advertisements to the family home?

• refrigerators

• radio

• telephones

• electric washing machines

. What was one result of prohibition during the 1920s?

• An increase in alcoholism

• a decline in dancing and socializing

• the creation of urban and artistic colonies

• a rise of organized crime

The Red Scare, feelings of superiority, and traditional beliefs all contributed to

• America’s entry into WWI

• passage of the National Origins Act and the Quota System

• America’s attack on the Philippines during the Spanish American War

• the start of the Harlem Renaissance

The following list would be best suited for a student researching what topic?
-Bolshevik Revolution
-Immigrant Quotas
-Palmer Raids

• World War I
• The Ku Klux Klan
• Woodrow Wilson
• The 1st Red Scare