1920s US History Quiz

Which amendment to the US Constitution banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages?

• 14th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

Which cultural movement in the 1920s celebrated African American arts, music, and literature?

• Great Migration

• Prohibition Era

• Harlem Renaissance

• Roaring Twenties

What was the major reason for the Great Migration of African Americans in the 1920s?

• To escape political unrest

• To pursue higher education

• To reunite with family members

• Search for better economic opportunities and to escape racial discrimination

Which term is used to describe the social, cultural, and economic changes of the 1920s?

• Victorian Era

• Industrial Revolution

• Great Depression

• Roaring Twenties

Which famous gangster became notorious during the Prohibition era for his involvement in organized crime?

• Al Capone

• John Dillinger

• Mickey Mouse

• Pablo Escobar

Which city experienced a significant increase in population during the Great Migration?

• Chicago

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• New York City

Which iconic event occurred in 1929, marking the end of the Roaring Twenties?

• Great Depression

• Wall Street Crash

• Stock Market Boom

• Prohibition

What was the nickname given to the illegal bars and clubs that operated during Prohibition?

• speakeasies

• underground taverns

• moonshine joints

• bootleggers

Which dance style became popular during the Roaring Twenties?

• Breakdance

• Ballet

• Waltz

• Charleston

The city in which there was a large celebration of African American culture

• Chicago
• New Orleans
• Harlem
• Detroit