U.S. History Unit 4 Lesson 2 Vocab Quizziz

What was the primary goal of the Dawes Plan implemented in 1924?

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

• To reduce Germany's reparations payments and stabilize its economy

• To expand the U.S. military presence in Europe

• To establish a new international trade agreement

Which event is associated with the illegal leasing of federal oil reserves in the early 1920s?

• The Florida Land Boom

• The Teapot Dome Scandal

• The Washington Naval Conference

• The Kellogg-Briand Pact

What was the main objective of the Washington Naval Conference held in the early 1920s?

• To promote global free trade

• To establish a new international currency

• To achieve naval disarmament among major powers

• To create a new military alliance

Which economic term describes a system where private businesses operate in competition and largely free of state control?

• Isolationism

• Free enterprise system

• Holding companies

• Consolidation

What was the primary focus of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed in 1928?

• To outlaw war as a means of resolving international disputes

• To establish a new global economic order

• To promote technological innovation

• To regulate international trade

Which term refers to the economic policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries?

• Speculators

• Isolationism

• Normalcy

• Disarmament

What was the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s primarily characterized by?

• A significant increase in agricultural production

• A rapid increase in real estate speculation and development

• A major decline in tourism

• A surge in industrial manufacturing

Which of the following best describes the concept of "normalcy" as it was used in the 1920s?

• A return to pre-World War I economic and social conditions

• An increase in government intervention in the economy

• A focus on international expansion and colonization

• A shift towards radical political ideologies

What does the Dow Jones Industrial Average measure?

• The total value of goods and services produced in a country

• The average price of selected stocks on the New York Stock Exchange

• The level of inflation in the economy

• The unemployment rate

Which of the following best describes holding companies?

• Companies that produce goods and services for direct sale

• Companies that own shares in other companies to control them

• Companies that focus on research and development

• Companies that specialize in international trade