Intro to the Roaring Twenties Quiz

What was the 18th amendment about?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote for women

• Prohibition of alcohol

Where did people go to drink during the Prohibition era?

• Schools

• Speakeasies

• Libraries

• Churches

What was the impact of Prohibition on the sale of alcohol?

• It was only available in government-run stores

• It was freely available in stores

• It was sold behind closed doors in speakeasies

• It was banned completely

What was the role of the police in the illegal liquor business?

• They were a big part of the business

• They actively raided speakeasies

• They supported the prohibition law

• They were not involved in the liquor business

What was the impact of the car on American society in the 1920s?

• It caused a decrease in travel

• It had no impact on society

• It led to an increase in public transportation

• It gave Americans a sense of autonomy and freedom

What was the significance of the 19th amendment?

• It allowed women to work in factories

• It legalized the use of credit

• It banned the sale of alcohol

• It gave women the right to vote

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A scientific revolution in America

• A religious revival in the 1920s

• A political movement in New York

• A cultural and social movement in Harlem

What was the impact of radio on American society?

• It created a sense of communal exercise and strengthened the notion of being American

• It led to a decrease in social interactions

• It had no impact on society

• It caused a decrease in cultural diversity

What was the role of advertising in the 1920s?

• It transformed the physical and cultural landscape

• It caused a decrease in brand awareness

• It had no impact on society

• It led to a decrease in consumerism

What was the impact of electricity on American homes?

• It caused a decrease in urbanization

• It led to a decrease in technological advancements

• It had no impact on society

• It extended the day and opened up new possibilities for work and play