Chapter 6 AH

Why did tariffs hurt farmers?

• It lowered the cost of crops in the U.S.

• Made it harder for farmers to sell their crops overseas.

• It causes a surplus.

• Tariffs are actually good for farmers.

Which of the following is NOT and example of mass media?

• bulletin boards

• newspapers

• national magazines

• radio stations

What caused the Red Scare in the United States in 1919 and 1920?

• The murder trial of Sacco and Vanzetti

• The executions of Sacco and Vanzetti

• The return of soldiers from WWI

• The fear of communist revolution in the United States

_____________was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• George Washington Carver

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

• Orville Wright

People feared communism because

• in a communist society the government controls all private property.

• in a communist society all people are forced to be Catholic.

• in a communist society people have freedom of speech.

• in a communist society the leaders are chosen by the people.

The Harding’s Republican platform in the presidential election of 1920 called for

• Support for the League of Nations

• Citizenship for American Indians

• Passage of the ERA

• A return to normalcy

The Seattle strike of 1919

• was a general strike

• was months of uncontrolled violence

• solved the economic issues of the 20's

• was a protest of the lack of speed of Steve Largent.

Prior to the 1920’s, movies were mostly ...

• musicals

• silent

• in color

• talkies

Which of the of the following is true of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

• It attempted to outlaw war.

• It made Germany responsible for WWI

• It was signed by 14 nations.

• Both A and C are correct

The return of 4.5 million soldiers had what effect on the America’s economy?

• Social and economic stability

• A shortage of jobs and falling wages

• More industrial production, higher farm prices

• Lower consumer spending and lower national debt