Roaring 20s Re-teach Quiz

In the 1920s, the belief in never-ending prosperity helped to promote —

• renewed interest in handmade goods.

• heavy increases in stock speculation.

• massive government efforts to increase the incomes of farmers.

• strict enforcement of governmental financial regulations.

Answer explanation

In the 1920s, the belief in never-ending prosperity fueled heavy increases in stock speculation (buying stock with the goal to re-sell for more money), as many investors sought to capitalize on the economic boom of the decade, leading to risky investments and ultimately the stock market crash.

Which of the following identifies an immediate impact of the Harlem Renaissance?

• It encouraged greater respect for African American achievements

• It led to increased lynchings in many Northern cities

• It led to the desegregation of the American armed forces

• It led to the repeal of “Jim Crow” laws in the South

In the United States, the decade of the 1920’s was characterized by

• the active involvement of the United States in European affairs

• increased consumer borrowing and spending

• a willingness to encourage immigration to the United States

• major reforms in national labor legislation

Answer explanation

In the 1920s, the U.S. experienced a boom in consumer culture, leading to increased borrowing and spending. This era, known as the "Roaring Twenties," was marked by economic prosperity and a shift towards consumerism.

Why was national attention drawn to William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow in the Scopes trial of 1925?

• The case reversed a previous Supreme Court decision on free speech

• The case revealed the extent of prejudice against immigrants

• The case represented a conflict between modern science and religion

• The case upheld the right of veterans to protest in Washington, D.C.

Answer explanation

John Thomas Scopes was a teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, who was charged in 1925, with violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee schools. The Scopes trial highlighted the clash between modern science, represented by Darwin's theory of evolution, and traditional religious beliefs, making it a significant cultural conflict of the time.

This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to-

• Widespread anger over excessive partisan politics

• Widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development

• Public disappointment over revelations of government corruption

• Public frustration with government neglect of the working class

Answer explanation

This 1924 cartoon highlights public disappointment due to revelations of government corruption in the teapot dome scandal, reflecting the societal outrage and demand for accountability during that era.

Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome scandal?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The Teapot Dome scandal led to a loss of public trust in the government, making option D the correct choice. It highlighted corruption in the administration, resulting in increased scrutiny of government officials.