STAAR Review Roaring 20's

This excerpt illustrates Harding's campaign promise to be a president who would --

• help the country recover from the turmoil of the previous decade

• increase military spending

• promote isolationism

• expand social welfare programs

How did these developments in transportation most affect the standard of living in U.S. cities?

• By giving residents more flexibility in employment

• By reducing the cost of living significantly

• By increasing the population density in urban areas

• By improving public health and sanitation

How did the introduction of these new practices most benefit U.S. business?

• By increasing production efficiency

• By reducing labor costs

• By expanding international trade

• By improving product quality

How did the events on this time line affect U.S. businesses?

• Mass-manufacturing techniques were adopted to maximize production

• Businesses shifted to a service-oriented model

• Small businesses flourished without competition

• Import tariffs were significantly reduced

The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of which federal government action?

• The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages

• The introduction of the income tax

• The establishment of the Federal Reserve

• The enforcement of the Volstead Act

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by --

• installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

• the Great Depression and economic hardship

• World War I and its aftermath

• the rise of the internet and technology

How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?

• By speeding up production of automobiles at lower costs

• By increasing the number of automobile models available

• By improving the safety features of automobiles

• By reducing the environmental impact of automobile production

Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that --

• people in lower classes were not capable of economic success

• everyone has an equal chance of success

• wealth is determined by hard work alone

• social status is irrelevant to economic success

Which factor contributed to the Great Migration?

• Economic opportunities in industrialized cities

• Increased agricultural production in rural areas

• Political unrest in Europe

• Expansion of the railroad system in the South

During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?

• Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people

• Air travel became the primary mode of transportation

• Railroads saw a significant decline in usage

• Bicycles became the most popular form of transport