Ch. 24: The Jazz Age

Which statement best describes the economy during the 1920's?

• the government followed a policy of laissez-faire economics

• demand for products decreased and taxes went up

• better machinery helped farmers earn more for their crops

Which statement is NOT correct about consumers during the 1920's?

• they bought things using credit and were in debt

• they saved their money instead of spending it

• they invested in the stock market to make a quick profit

What amendment was created as a result of the temperance movement?

• 18th

• 19th

• 21st

What did the NAACP try to protect?

• the civil rights of African Americans

• the right to teach evolution in public schools

• both

What types of things did people do for entertainment in the 1920's?

• they watched television and went to sporting events

• they listened to the radio and went to the movies

• they rode bicycles and listened to ragtime music

When investors purchase stock and don't pay the full price it is known as:

• inflation

• installment buying

• on margin

The burst of creativity by African Americans in New York City was called the:

• Harlem Renaissance

• Lost Generation

• Great Migration

In what ways did people in the 1920's differ from Americans before them?

• They had more leisure time and wanted to have fun

• They wanted to return to values of the past and keep old traditions

• they wanted the U.S. to remain active in world affairs

What caused difficulty for farmers in the 1920's?

• Better machinery caused overproduction of crops

• fuel and electricity were cheap

• lower taxes and less government regulation

The 1920's were called "The Roaring 20's" because:

• young people rebelled against old values

• women had less freedom and fewer rights

• both