Roaring 20s and Great Depression

What happened to the U.S. economy after World War I ended?

• Decreased production and increasing unemployment caused a recession.

• Rapid deflation and high employment produced a depression.

• High interest rates and decreasing tariffs created a stagnation.

• Low interest rates and increasing tariffs led to economic growth.

Which of the following events of the Roaring 20s rounded up suspected communists?

• Sacco and Vanzetti

• Palmer Raids

• Scopes Trial

• Prohibition

Which of the following events of the Roaring 20s showed the United States was fearful of foreigners?

• Palmer Raids

• Sacco and Vanzetti execution

• Scopes Trial

• Prohibition

Which of the following statements does NOT describe President Warren G. Harding?

• He opened the White House to the public.

• He reduced federal spending and cut taxes.

• His presidency was tarnished by the Teapot Dome Scandal.

• He placed a number of restrictions and regulations on business.

A government policy that supports no participation in relations with other countries is known as:

• Globalization

• Isolationism

• Prohibition

• Imperialism

Which of the following outlawed war as an instrument of national policy?

• Kellogg-Briand Pact

• Prohibition

• The New Deal

• Isolationism

Installment buying led to the development of:

• A national popular culture

• Isolationism

• A consumer culture

• Prohibition

Radio led to the development of:

• A national popular culture

• Isolationism

• A consumer culture

• Prohibition

The Harlem Renaissance involved increased creativity in the arts from:

• Women

• Hispanic Americans

• African Americans

• Teenagers

Many people came to oppose _________ because the bootlegging industry gave rise to widespread lawlessness and crime.

• Prohibition

• Immigration

• Isolationism

• Imperialism