1920s Quizziz

During the 1920s, part of the population was more modernist. Modernists...

• Stick to tradition

• Accept new scientific ideas

• Live in rural areas

• Interpret the Bible literally

What was the result of prohibition?

• decline in immigration

• fear of communism

• growth of the economy

• Rise in organized crime

What was the goal of the Palmer Raids?

• to stop the growth of labor organizations

• block civil rights advocates

• suppress the teaching of evolution

• halt the spread of communism

Flappers challenged traditional social norms by doing which of the following?

• wore extremely long hair styles
• followed all the rules of being "ladylike"
• married at 18
• wore shorter hair styles and dresses

What was the Red Scare?

• fear of the color red
• fear of the spread of Communism
• fear of the spread of Capitalism 
• spread of wealth

Which slogan did Harding use in the 1920 election?

• Return to Normalcy

• Honest like Abe

• Peace, Progress, Prosperity.

• Who but Hoover?

What scandal marked Harding's presidency?

• Teapot Dome Scandal

• Watergate Scandal

• Iran-Contra Affair

• XYZ Affair

Which term describes buy for pleasure, not need?

• Consumerism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Patriotism

What industry expanded as a result of the assembly line?

• Automobiles

• Banking

• Textiles

• Agriculture

What term was used to describe the women who challenged traditional social norms in the 20s?

• Consumerism

• Flappers

• Prohibition

• Bootleggers