1920s American History Quiz

What fueled the economic boom in America after World War I?

• Decreased production and consumer conception

• Innovations, increased production, and consumer conception using credit

• A decline in the automobile industry

• The prohibition of alcohol

What was the significance of the 19th Amendment in the context of the 1920s?

• It banned the sale and use of alcohol.

• It led to the first ever organized crime in the US.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It repealed the 18th Amendment.

What were flappers known for in the 1920s?

• Rejecting traditional social norms

• Supporting the Temperance Movement

• Organizing crime

• Repealing the 18th Amendment

What was the purpose of the Temperance Movement during Prohibition?

• To support the sale and use of alcohol

• To end the sale and use of alcohol

• To promote organized crime

• To repeal the 18th Amendment

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A decline in Black culture in America

• An economic policy to boost America's economy

• The "Rebirth" of Black culture in America

• A movement to support the Temperance Movement

What were the "pull factors" that contributed to the Great Migration of Black communities to northern cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit?

• Economic opportunities and jobs

• The prohibition of alcohol

• The rise of organized crime

• The popularity of flappers

During which decade did the Stock Market reach new heights before the Great Depression?

• 1910s

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

What is "buying on margin" in the context of the stock market?

• Investing only the amount of money you currently have

• Borrowing money to buy more stocks than you can afford

• Selling stocks immediately after buying them

• Buying stocks with the intention of holding them long-term

What were the names given to the days when the stock market crashes of 1929 occurred?

• Black Monday and Black Thursday

• Black Wednesday and Black Friday

• Black Thursday and Black Tuesday

• Black Tuesday and Black Wednesday

What was the result of the stock market crash in 1929?

• It had little impact on the economy

• It led to a brief economic boom

• It erased millions of dollars and marked the start of the Great Depression

• It only affected the wealthy investors