Quiz on 1920s America

What was one of the defining characteristics of the Lost Generation?

• Their rejection of societal norms and conventions

• Their dedication to traditional values and beliefs

• Their support for war and military actions

Which amendment to the United States Constitution made it illegal to produce, transport, or sell alcoholic beverages?

• 16th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What was one of the tactics used by Alice Paul and the National Women's Party to draw attention to the suffrage movement?

• Hunger strikes

• Burning President Wilson's speeches

• All of the above

How did the Immigration Act of 1924 further restrict immigration?

• By favoring immigrants from Western European countries

• By introducing more lenient quotas based on the 1890 census

• By allowing unlimited immigration from Asia

What was the significance of the Sacco-Vanzetti case?

• It highlighted the success and integration of Italian immigrants in America

• It exposed flaws within the criminal justice system and prejudices against immigrants

• It led to the repeal of the Immigration Acts of 1921 and 1924

What impact did the Scopes Monkey Trial have on American society?

• It led to the complete separation of church and state in education

• It sparked a nationwide debate on the importance of teaching scientific theories and religious beliefs

• It resulted in the acquittal of John T. Scopes and the acceptance of evolution in public schools education

What were the key factors that contributed to the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

• The aftermath of World War I, the fear of communism, and the clash between traditional values and modernity.

• The rise of the Civil Rights Movement, economic instability, and the popularity of jazz music.

• The influence of foreign ideologies, the decline of religious institutions, and the increase in immigration.

How did the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s differ from its predecessor?

• It expanded its targets beyond African Americans to include other minority groups.

• It focused solely on African Americans and did not target any other minority groups.

• It exclusively operated as a violent organization and did not seek political influence.

What was one negative impact of the Palmer Raids?

• People were scared to speak out against the government

• Labor unions gained more power

• Immigrants were treated fairly

What was the fear in the United States during the 1920s called?

• The Red Scare

• The Palmer Raids

• The Russian Revolution