U8 - Roaring 20s

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Which of the following best describes the Roaring 20s? Options: A time of economic decline and hardship in the 1920s., A period of economic prosperity and cultural change., A period marked by strict regulations and limited cultural expression., An era dominated by agricultural stagnation and rural isolation.

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A period of economic prosperity and cultural change.

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What did advertising companies convince Americans of in the 1920s?

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That they needed to buy luxury items to be happy

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What became the capital of African American culture in the 1920s?

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Harlem

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What did John Scopes go on trial for?

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Teaching evolution

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What type of music became popular in the 1920s?

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Jazz

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What was the purpose of the Harlem Renaissance?

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To celebrate African American culture

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What is Fundamentalism?

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Movement based on a literal interpretation of the bible and skepticism of scientific theories

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What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?

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A bribery scandal involving the leasing of federal oil reserves to private companies.

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Why were people upset with the results of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?

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They were found guilty and put to death despite there being little evidence of the crimes.

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What is a flapper?

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A flapper is a young woman in the 1920s known for her unconventional behavior and fashion.