1910s to 1930s: Progressive Era to the Great Depression

Which two women led the fight for women's suffrage (the right to vote)?

• Natasha Romanoff and Carol Danvers

• Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth

• First Ladies Edith Wilson and Florence Harding

What innovation did Henry Ford introduce to factories during the Progressive Era?

• Mechanical robots

• Hiring women

• Using an assembly line

• Forcing workers to work 12-hour shifts

What is the main idea behind a gradual income tax?

• All taxpayers would pay the same amount.

• Everyone would pay the same income tax rate regardless of income.

• The higher your income, the lower your tax rate is.

• The higher your income, the higher your tax rate is.

The 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913, creating a federal ______________________ to help the US government raise revenue.

• bank

• savings account

• donation fund

• income tax

President Theodore Roosevelt was known for his progressive agenda that protected the welfare of _____________________.

• the people.

• the business owners.

• the wealthy.

• immigrants.

What were the 1920s known as?

• The Roaring 20s

• The Triumphant 20s

• The Cultural 20s

• The Progressive 20s

The 18th Amendment marked the beginning of Prohibition, which banned __________________.

• Child labor.

• Gambling.

• Alcohol.

• Organized crime.

What style of music heavily influenced by African-Americans became popular during the 1920s?

• Jazz

• Hip-hop

• Rap

• R&B

In the early 20th century, all of these groups fought for civil rights EXCEPT:

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

• Anti-defamation League (ADL)

What were the central themes of African-American pop culture in the 1920s? (pick 2)

• Establishing a cultural identity for blacks in America.

• Providing entertainment to the majority white population.

• Speaking up against racism and discrimination.

• Demanding more African-Americans get elected to office.