World War 1 and the 1920's

World War I started in _______ in 1914.

• Australia

• South America

• Europe

• United States

WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

• Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary’s land

• Archduke Ferdinand was killed

• Serbia burned their flag

• Serbia won the Olympics

At the beginning of WWI, the U.S. was neutral, which means

• We did not choose sides

• We sided with one side more than the other

• We helped Europe

• None of the above

Which of the nations below were part of the Allied Powers?

• Russia, France, Germany, and Great Britain

• Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Serbia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire

• Germany, Great Britain, and Ottoman Empire

The Treaty of Versailles required ____________ to admit that they had started the war and to pay back the Allies the amount of 32 billion dollars.

• Russia

• Germany

• United States

• Georgia

During the 1920s, Harlem became a major center for African American business and other activities. This period was called the "Harlem Renaissance." What specific reasons made this title appropriate?

• Harlem also attracted people from other countries of the world that introduced their cultures.

• A major program of building repair and construction took place.

• Harlem changed its form of city government to serve the people.

• African Americans in Harlem found a good environment for expression in literature, art, and music.

With the introduction of Henry Ford's Model T, automobiles became more common in the 1920s. The automobile has caused many changes in America. Which statement is true?

• Automobiles have forced people to live in rural areas.

• More people have chosen to use other forms of transportation.

• Automobiles have allowed people to live farther from their jobs.

• Most people have decided not to use automobiles.

The automobile became more affordable in the 1920s. What made cars more affordable in the 1920s?

• increased demand for cars

• stock market increases

• assembly line production

• low-skilled factory workers

How did Langston Hughes shape the culture of the 1920s?

• His songs made jazz a popular genre of music.

• He wrote poetry about African Americans in different ways.

• His experiments resulted in exciting, new products.

• His movies made him a popular actor around the world.

What became popular because of Charles Lindbergh?

• Aviation

• Baseball

• Automobiles

• Jazz