US 19.4 Quiz

In 1919, striking workers most often wanted higher pay and

• paid vacations.

• health insurance.

• shorter workdays.

• safer workplaces.

In 1920, American voters elected a President who promised

• to continue the policies of Woodrow Wilson.

• to increase the U.S. role in world affairs.

• sweeping economic and social change.

• a return to simpler times.

The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in response to

• an epidemic.

• labor strikes.

• the Palmer Raids.

• the Russian Revolution.

The postwar period was difficult for farmers because of

• falling food prices.

• widespread drought.

• a shortage of farm equipment.

• a decrease in demand for farm products.

The term, "Red Scare," referred to a widespread fear of

• riots.

• inflation.

• influenza.

• communism.

The word, "normalcy," was coined by

• Vladimir Lenin

• Woodrow Wilson

• Warren G. Harding

• A. Mitchell Palmer

What was one cause of labor strikes in 1919?

• food shortages

• rising prices

• race riots

• women workers

Which country was a creditor nation after World War I?

• France

• Germany

• the Soviet Union

• the United States