WWI & 1920s Quiz

What was a major reason for the United States entering World War I in 1917?

• Economic interests in Europe

• A direct attack on American soil

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Zimmerman Telegram

How did World War I impact women's roles in American society?

• Women's roles remained unchanged

• Women were discouraged from working

• Women gained the right to vote as a direct result

• Women entered the workforce in greater numbers

What was Prohibition in the 1920s?

• The banning of all war-related activities

• The legal prevention of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages

• The prohibition of women from working

• The banning of jazz music

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What was the main cause of the Red Scare in the United States after World War I?

• Fear of a resurgence of the Confederacy

• Fear of a global economic collapse

• Fear of communism spreading to the United States

• Fear of another world war

What were the Palmer Raids?

• A series of government actions to deport immigrants involved in organized crime

• A government initiative to raid and shut down illegal bars during Prohibition

• A series of raids conducted to arrest and deport radical leftists, especially anarchists

• Raids to find and confiscate illegal alcohol

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Roaring Twenties culture?

• Conservatism and traditional values

• A decline in arts and entertainment

• An explosion of African American cultural and artistic expression known as the Harlem Renaissance

• Decreased popularity of jazz music

What was the significance of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• It granted women the right to vote

• It started Prohibition by outlawing the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol

• It abolished slavery

• It repealed Prohibition

How did the U.S. economy change during the 1920s?

• It entered a prolonged period of decline

• It saw little to no growth

• It experienced significant growth, known as the "Roaring Twenties"

• It was primarily focused on agriculture

What role did the United States play in World War I before officially entering the conflict in 1917?

• It provided military support to the Central Powers

• It remained completely neutral and isolated

• It acted as a mediator to try and end the conflict

• It provided financial loans and supplies to the Allies