U.S. History: 1920's

Which groups activities reflect a pattern of intolerance toward immigrants in the United States during the 20th century?

• United Farm Workers

• Ku Klux Klan

• National Organization for Women

• American Indian Movement

Following WWI, the US experienced a period of technological advancement in transportation. Which advancement in transportation occurred during this period?

• introduction of the electric streetcar

• increased availability of the automobile

• decreased cost of commercial air travel

• introduction of the transcontinental railroad

During the 1920s, Harlem became the center of African-American culture. What was one effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

• a rebirth of architectural styles from the late medieval and early modern eras

• increased recognition of African-American art, literature, and music

• elimination of Jim Crow laws

• ratification of the 15th amendment to protect voting rights of African Americans

A potential problem from the use of credit is

• the inability of people to pay money they owe if their economic situation worsens

• A decrease in the amount of money people will spend

• A decrease in the amount of products being produced

• an inability for people to purchase expensive items like cars or refrigerators

What were two effects of the first Red Scare?

• Increased production of nuclear weapons

• The Palmer Raids

• The deportation of many Eastern Europeans

• President Wilson issues the 14 Points

The rebirth of African American arts and culture is known as:

• The Industrial Revolution
• The Harlem Renaissance
• Napoleonic Era
• Edwardian period

What type of music was popularized during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Jazz
• Hip Hop
• Country
• Rock

The Harlem Renaissance refers to:

• A literary and artistic movement celebrating African-American culture
• A struggle for civil rights by the NAACP
• A program to promote African-American owned businesses
• A population increase in Harlem during the 1920s

What is the Great Migration?

• The Great Migration was a large movement of birds from the north to the south to be warm for the winter.
• The Great Migration was the name of the time period after WWI.
• The Great Migration is the mass movement of African Americans from the south in the early 1900s.

The Red Scare was due to a fear of

• Communism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Monotheism