1920s Quiz

The following statement best describes Harding's pledge during his campaign to be a president who would--

• assist the nation in healing from the chaos of the past ten years.

• oppose the continuation of laissez-faire economic strategies.

• utilize diplomacy to form partnerships with overseas countries.

• boost economic development by encouraging unrestricted immigration.

What was the main focus of Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" campaign during the 1920 U.S. presidential election?

• To increase military production

• To aid in the reconstruction of war-torn nations

• To reduce the demand for consumer goods

• To focus on domestic economic issues

The 1925 political cartoon was a critique of a scandal that resulted in---

• public outrage over the lack of economic growth domestically.

• public dissatisfaction with the federal government's disregard for the working class.

• public resentment towards excessive partisan politics.

• public disillusionment due to exposure of government corruption.

What was a significant impact of the advancement in automobile technology in the 1920s in the U.S.?

• The development of the railway system was halted.

• Travel became more accessible and affordable for the general public.

• Air travel became the most popular mode of transportation.

• The production of agricultural goods increased.

The rationale behind the deportation depicted in certain cartoons was primarily due to---

• failure of assimilation programs in the United States.

• increased job competition due to economic downturn.

• infiltration of communists into the United States.

• excessive power of political machines in urban areas due to high immigration.

How did the US government react to the historical events?

• Enforced prohibition of labor unions

• Enacted laws limiting immigration

• Introduced compulsory military service

• Introduced a federal income tax system

PART A During the period of 1910 to 1930, the Great Migration saw about 1.6 million individuals leaving rural regions in the South and relocating to cities in the North. Which ethnic group was not significantly involved in this mass movement from the South to the North?

• African Americans

• Mexican Americans

• Asian Americans

• Native Americans

PART B Identify the reasons that led the group you mentioned in Part A to migrate to the Northern cities. Choose THREE.

• opportunities for diverse cultural experiences

• implementation of segregation

• racial conflicts in the industrial areas

• rising need for labor in farming

• increased job opportunities in manufacturing sector

What was a significant impact of the 18th amendment as mentioned in the text?

• A surge in the automobile industry

• A boost in the production sector

• A rise in illegal activities

• A drop in consumer expenditure

The assembly line invented by Henry Ford resulted in productivity

• decreasing.

• remaining constant.

• increasing.