1920s Prosperity

What was the 1920s also known as?

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Silent Thirties

• The Musical Forties

• The Quiet Fifties

How did the success of the automobile industry change American life?

• It led to the decline of urban areas.

• It increased the mobility of Americans and led to the growth of suburbs.

• It caused a decrease in manufacturing jobs.

• It had no significant impact on American life.

How did new labor saving devices change American lifestyles in the 1920s?

• They increased the amount of time spent on household chores.

• They led to a decrease in leisure time.

• They made household chores easier and provided more leisure time.

• They were too expensive for most Americans to afford.

How did attitudes toward credit and consumerism change in the 1920s?

• People were more cautious about using credit.

• Credit became less available to the average consumer.

• There was a cultural shift towards more conservative spending.

• Buying on credit became more acceptable and consumerism increased.

What type of economic policies did Presidents support in the 1920s?

• Keynesian economic policies

• Laissez-faire economic policies

• Protectionist economic policies

• Socialist economic policies

What was one factor behind the prosperity of the 1920s according to the image?

• Government policies favoring business

• High taxation on businesses

• Increased government regulation

• Decreased consumer spending

What was one of the reasons that the Model T's price was able to drop significantly?

• The use of expensive materials

• The use of the assembly line and interchangeable parts

• The introduction of multiple colors

• The increase in skilled labor

Why did every Model T leave the factory painted black?

• It was the most popular color choice

• It was the only color available at the time

• To reduce the cost of paint and help reduce the car's cost

• Black paint dried faster than other colors

What was the Model T known as?

• The first sports car

• The first luxury car

• The first affordable car

• The first electric car

What social change did the Model T contribute to for women and teens?

• Decreased mobility

• Increased independence

• Reduced travel opportunities

• Limited work options