US History - Roaring 20s

What term is used to describe the 1920s era known for its economic prosperity in the US?

• The Great Depression

• The Golden Age

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Roaring Twenties

Who were known as 'flappers' during the 1920s?

• Politicians

• Prohibition agents

• Young women with unconventional behavior and dress

• Jazz musicians

Who was the first solo pilot to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in 1927?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Wright Brothers

• Amelia Earhart

• Howard Hughes

Which US President's term is often associated with the Teapot Dome scandal?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Calvin Coolidge

• Herbert Hoover

• Warren G. Harding

Who succeeded Warren G. Harding as President of the United States?

• Calvin Coolidge

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Herbert Hoover

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929?

• The Dust Bowl

• Wall Street Crash

• Black Tuesday

• Black Thursday

Which organization saw a resurgence in the 1920s, promoting white supremacy and nativism?

• The American Legion

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The National Guard

• The Freemasons

What tragic event occurred in Tulsa in 1921, leading to significant loss of life in the African American community?

• Tulsa Race Riot

• Tulsa Massacre

• Tulsa Fire

• Tulsa Bombing

What term describes the fear of communism that swept the United States after World War I?

• McCarthyism

• The Cold War

• The Bolshevik Fear

• The Red Scare

Which cultural movement celebrated African American culture, particularly in a New York neighborhood?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Beat Generation

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Jazz Age