Chapter 23 Quiz

The national politics of the 1920s is best summarized as

• conservative
• progressive
• liberal
• imperialist

For most people during the 1920s all of the following were true EXCEPT

• rural areas prospered 
• low unemployment
• rising standard of living
• real income increased

All of the following contributed to the prosperity of the 1920s EXCEPT

• lower tariffs to increase trade
• technology leading to increased production
• shift in energy to oil and electricity
• laissez faire government policies

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the increasing consumerism in the 1920s?

• effective union activities raising wages
• increasing ownership of automobiles
• encouraging credit purchases
• increased production of consumer appliances

The popularity of jazz music is best explained in the context of which of the following?

• technological advances of phonographs and radio

• growing acceptance of African American culture

• recognition of contributions of African Americans in WWI

• modernization of southern culture

Which of the following is NOT a cultural development of the 1920s?

• popularity of political leaders

• growth in professional sports

• idolization of movie stars

• Charles Lindbergh becomes a national hero

The young rebellious women of the 1920's were called the following name:

• Flappers

• Revolutionaries

• The New Generation

• Valley Girls

The celebration of African American culture in art and literature was known as

• the Harlem Renaissance

• the Great Migration

• the NAACP

• the Tuskegee Movement

Which of the following social conflicts is NOT associated with the Twenties?

• imperialism v. isolationism

• modernism v. fundamentalism

• the proper role of women in society

• enforcement of prohibition

How did the government deal with the issue of immigration during the 1920s?

• immigration of "undesirables" was restricted

• the U.S. returned to unrestricted immigration

• borders were fortified to prevent immigration

• only Asians were restricted from immigrating