Quiz on the 1920s

Which political party dominated the 1920s?

• Socialist Party

• Republican Party

• Progressive Party

• Democratic Party

What economic system was practiced in the 1920s?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Laissez-faire capitalism

• Fascism

Who was the president during the 1920s?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Calvin Coolidge

• Woodrow Wilson

• Herbert Hoover

Which industry saw significant growth in the 1920s?

• Manufacturing

• Construction

• Agriculture

• Mining

Which industry became the greatest in the world during the 1920s?

• Film industry

• Automobile industry

• Aviation industry

• Textile industry

What was the capital of Black America during the 1920s?

• Harlem

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What was the name of the famous trial in 1925 that involved the teaching of evolution?

• The Darrow Trial

• The Evolution Trial

• The Bryan Trial

• The Scopes Trial

Which organization experienced a resurgence in the 1920s, promoting prejudice against immigrants and minorities?

• NAACP

• ACLU

• Black Panthers

• Ku Klux Klan

What was the main reason for the decline of small businesses in the 1920s?

• Lack of demand

• Labor strikes

• Competition from big business

• Government regulations

What percentage of American homes had a washing machine in 1930?

• 60%

• 75%

• 40%

• 25%