1920s & Depression Quiz

What was the primary goal of Prohibition, which started in 1920 in the United States?

• To improve public morals

• To increase tax revenue

• To reduce crime rates

• To promote beer consumption

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution started Prohibition?

• The 18th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 20th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

What genre of music became extremely popular during the Jazz Age?

• Rock

• Classical

• Jazz

• Blues

Which event is often considered the start of the Great Depression?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Stock Market Crash of 1929

• The end of World War I

• The Dust Bowl

What term was used to describe young, rebellious women who defied traditional norms of behavior and dress during the 1920s?

• Suffragettes

• Flappers

• Bootleggers

• Speakeasies

Which Amendment ended Prohibition in the United States?

• The 18th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 20th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

What was a common illegal establishment that sold alcohol during Prohibition?

• Flapper house

• Jazz club

• Speakeasy

• Bootleg warehouse

Who was a famous jazz musician of the 1920s?

• Elvis Presley

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Louis Armstrong

• Bob Dylan

What was the main cause of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

• Overproduction of goods

• Speculation and buying on credit

• The outbreak of World War II

• A sudden increase in interest rates

During the Great Depression, what was the highest recorded unemployment rate in the United States?

• About 10%

• About 15%

• About 25%

• About 35%