Roaring Twenties Quiz

What was the Roaring Twenties a period of?

• Economic decline

• Technological stagnation

• Cultural and economic prosperity

• Political instability

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed in 1920, gave women the right to vote?

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What was Prohibition, which started in the 1920s?

• The banning of alcohol production, sale, and consumption

• The prohibition of women from working

• The banning of jazz music

• The prohibition of private car ownership

Which of the following was a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s?

• Video games

• Radio broadcasts

• Internet streaming

• Virtual reality

Who was a famous figure in organized crime during the 1920s?

• Al Capone

• John D. Rockefeller

• Thomas Edison

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A political movement in Harlem

• A decline in cultural expressions

• A rebirth of African American culture in literature, art, and music

• A construction boom in New York City

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement of the 1920s?

• The automobile

• The television

• The airplane

• The smartphone

What economic event ended the Roaring Twenties in 1929?

• The start of World War II

• The Great Depression

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Dot-com Bubble

Which style of music became immensely popular during the 1920s?

• Classical

• Rock

• Jazz

• Hip-hop

What was the significant impact of the automobile industry in the 1920s?

• It decreased mobility and urban sprawl

• It had little to no impact on society

• It led to the decline of the railroads

• It revolutionized transportation and led to the growth of suburbs