Quizizz EOC Review Chapter 10: Roaring 20s

What did the rejection of the League of Nations, the higher tariffs imposed by the Fordney- McCumber Act, and the Emergency Quota Act all point to during the early 1920s?

• increasing militarism

• increasing isolationism

• increasing imperialism

• increasing internationalism

Answer explanation

The rejection of the League of Nations, high tariffs from the Fordney-McCumber Act, and the Emergency Quota Act all indicate a shift towards increasing isolationism in the early 1920s, as the U.S. sought to avoid foreign entanglements.

The graph provides information on the percentage of unemployed workers between 1914 and 1921.

What was the primary cause of the changes to the unemployment rate in the United States between 1920 and 1921?

• the effects of demobilization

• the impact of the "Red Scare"

• the passage of the Emergency Quota Act

• the Russian Civil War

Answer explanation

The primary cause of the changes in the unemployment rate between 1920 and 1921 was the effects of demobilization, as many soldiers returned home after World War I, leading to a sudden increase in the labor force and unemployment.

Which event do these newspapers describe?

• Cold War

• Red Scare

• Prohibition

• Great Migration

Answer explanation

The newspapers describe the Red Scare, a period of intense fear of communism in the U.S. after World War I, characterized by anti-communist sentiments and government actions against perceived threats.

The political cartoon depicts Uncle Same in 1920

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

• The land of opportunity is not for Russian immigrants

• If an alien is from Latin America, he or she can be deported

• Deporting immigrants is a serious violation of human rights

• Immigrants who are communists and anarchists should be sent out of the country

Answer explanation

The cartoon reflects the sentiment of the time, suggesting that immigrants associated with communism and anarchism were viewed as threats, thus justifying their deportation from the U.S.

What new change came to women after World War I?

• Right to vote

• Right to drink alcohol

• equal pay for equal work

• right to serve in military combat roles

Answer explanation

After World War I, many countries granted women the right to vote, recognizing their contributions during the war. This was a significant change in women's rights, marking a step towards gender equality.

The graph provides information about the value of US agricultural goods sold overseas.

What was an impact of the changes shown in the graph?

• The US government purchased the agricultural surplus from the farmers

• Farmers generally did not participate in the prosperity of the 1920s.

• Speculators bought up farmland at low prices

• Local food prices remained high because of domestic demand

Answer explanation

The graph indicates that despite increased agricultural exports, many farmers did not benefit from the economic prosperity of the 1920s, highlighting a disconnect between agricultural success and farmer income.

Which groups did not generally participate in the prosperity of the 1920s?

• manufacturers and real estate developers

• stock brokers and automobile manufacturers

• bankers and construction workers

• African-Americans and railroad workers

Answer explanation

During the 1920s, African-Americans and railroad workers faced significant economic challenges and discrimination, preventing them from fully participating in the prosperity that characterized the era, unlike other groups.

Why was there racial unrest in northern cities after World War I?

• African Americans had been given the right to voter for the first time

• African-American baseball players were being allowed to play previously all-white teams

• the arrival of large number of Eastern European immigrants caused tensions with African Americans

• The migration of African Americans and returning African American veterans created greater competition for jobs

Answer explanation

The migration of African Americans and returning veterans after World War I increased competition for jobs in northern cities, leading to racial tensions and unrest as both groups sought employment in a limited job market.

What issue was highlighted by the Rosewood incident in 1923?

• increasing influence of the KKK in the South

• ongoing racial discrimination in rural Southern areas

• post-WWI racial conflicts in Northern regions

• lack of farming jobs in Southern towns

Answer explanation

The Rosewood incident in 1923 underscored ongoing racial discrimination in rural Southern areas, as it involved a violent attack on a Black community, highlighting the severe racial tensions and injustices prevalent at the time.

The diagram provides details about US domestic policies in the 1920s

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

• Led to a wave of strikes across the country

• Represented Progressive reforms

• Led to a period of growth and prosperity

• Helped bring about the 2nd Industrial Revolution

Answer explanation

The 1920s in the US were marked by economic expansion and consumerism, leading to a period of growth and prosperity. This aligns with the correct choice, as domestic policies during this time fostered economic development.