Ch. 22: The New Era - The American Yawp

What fueled the new economy and standards of living in the 1920s?

• Mass production and consumption of automobiles, household appliances, film, and radio.

• The rise of the internet and digital technology.

• Increased agricultural production and exports.

• Expansion of the banking sector and financial services.

Who was Marcus Garvey?

• A Jamaican publisher and labor organizer who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association.

• A famous Jamaican musician known for reggae music.

• A political leader who fought for independence in Jamaica.

• An American civil rights activist who led the NAACP.

What was the economic condition in the U.S. post-World War I?

• The economy thrived, with low unemployment and high agricultural profits.

• The economy tanked, national unemployment hit 20%, and farmers faced bankruptcy.

• The economy remained stable, with moderate growth and low inflation.

• The economy experienced a boom, leading to increased consumer spending.

What was the Scopes Trial?

• A trial challenging the teaching of evolution in schools, highlighting the culture war between modernists and fundamentalists.

• A legal case about the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s.

• A court case regarding the rights of workers to unionize in the early 20th century.

• A trial concerning the legality of same-sex marriage in the 21st century.

What amendment granted American women the right to vote?

• The Eighteenth Amendment

• The Nineteenth Amendment

• The Twentieth Amendment

• The Seventeenth Amendment

What was the role of women in the workforce during the 1920s?

• Women predominantly worked in domestic roles and rarely held jobs outside the home.

• Women increasingly worked outside the home, but faced limitations in professional advancement.

• Women were the primary breadwinners in most families during the 1920s.

• Women had equal opportunities for professional advancement as men.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A cultural movement celebrating African American cultural heritage and achievements.

• A political movement advocating for civil rights in the 1960s.

• A literary genre focused on the struggles of urban life in the 19th century.

• An art style characterized by abstract forms and bright colors.

What was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

• A proposed amendment to eliminate all legal distinctions based on sex.

• A law that established equal pay for equal work.

• An amendment that granted women the right to vote.

• A proposal to abolish all forms of discrimination.

What was the significance of the 1928 presidential election?

• Herbert Hoover won, emphasizing economic growth, but his claims were challenged by the onset of the Great Depression.

• The election marked the first time a woman ran for president in the United States.

• It was the first presidential election held after the end of World War I.

• The election resulted in a significant increase in voter turnout due to new voting rights.

What was the 'New Negro' movement?

• A movement advocating for African American cultural pride and political activism.

• A campaign for the abolition of slavery in the United States.

• A literary movement focused on European classical literature.

• A social movement promoting the rights of women in the 19th century.