The Roaring Twenties: Part I (US History EOC Review - USHC 6.1)

What was a major consequence of the booming economy in the 1920s?

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Widening gap between the rich and poor

• Decline in demand for automobiles

• Increase in union membership

Who were the two groups of losers in the 1920s economy?

• Industrial workers and miners

• Government officials and bankers

• Business owners and investors

• Farmers and laborers

Which industry saw a decline in demand for skilled laborers due to more efficient production methods in the 1920s?

• Textile production

• Automobile manufacturing

• Steel manufacturing

• Agriculture

What was the Ford Model T known for in the 1920s?

• It was available in various colors

• It was the most expensive car

• It was the first electric car

• It was the only car with a radio

What concept became popular in the 1920s, allowing people to buy appliances on credit?

• Cashback plan

• Installment plan

• Layaway plan

• Lease-to-own plan

What was the result of buying appliances on the installment plan in the 1920s?

• Increased savings

• Accumulated debt

• Reduced debt

• Financial independence

What was the Great Migration in the 1920s?

• Movement of European immigrants to the US

• Movement of African-Americans from the North to the South

• Movement of Native Americans to urban areas

• Movement of Asian immigrants to the West Coast

Which musical genre became popular with white audiences in the 1920s?

• Classical music

• Rock music

• Jazz music

• Country music

What was the most successful silent film promoting racial stereotypes in the 1920s?

• Birth of a Nation

• The Kid

• The Gold Rush

• The Jazz Singer

Who was the most prominent artist of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s?

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Langston Hughes