Social Science Practice Test

The corporation that dominated the radio industry in the 1920s was

• The Radio Corporation of America

• The National Broadcasting System

• The Columbia Broadcasting System

• The American Telephone & Telegraph Company

• Mutual Broadcasting System

Answer explanation

The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was the leading force in the radio industry during the 1920s, establishing key broadcasting networks and technologies that shaped the medium's development.

Who co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909?

• Marcus Garvey

• Rupert Richardson

• Martin Luther King, Jr

• Jesse Jackson

• W.E.B. DuBois

Answer explanation

W.E.B. DuBois was a key figure in the founding of the NAACP in 1909, advocating for civil rights and social justice for African Americans, making him the correct answer.

What BEST describes a “flapper” from the 1920s?

• a woman who wore her hair long and straight

• a woman who retained the Victorian gender norms of the late 19th century

• a woman who advocated for women’s rights

• a woman who embodied youthful rebellion, freedom, and sexual liberation

• a woman who was replaced by the Gibson Girl

Answer explanation

A flapper in the 1920s represented a new era of women who embraced youthful rebellion, freedom, and sexual liberation, contrasting sharply with previous Victorian norms. This choice best captures the essence of the flapper movement.

Welfare capitalism, as practiced by Ford and other companies in the 1920s, impacted labor relations because it _______________________________________

• eliminated the need for labor unions entirely

• improved working conditions while maintaining strict company control over workers

• led to a dramatic increase in labor strikes and union membership

• replaced traditional wages with benefits and profit-sharing programs only

• resulted in widespread government regulation of corporate labor policies

Answer explanation

Welfare capitalism improved working conditions by providing benefits and better pay, but it also allowed companies like Ford to maintain strict control over their workers, limiting the influence of labor unions.

In 1930, what percentage of working women were lawyers?

• 1 percent

• 2 percent

• 3 percent

• 4 percent

• 5 percent

Answer explanation

In 1930, 3 percent of working women were lawyers, reflecting the limited opportunities for women in the legal profession at that time. This percentage highlights the underrepresentation of women in law.

Who was NOT one of the four “Vagabonds”?

• John Burroughs

• Andrew Carnegie

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

• Harvey Firestone

Answer explanation

Andrew Carnegie was not one of the four "Vagabonds". The Vagabonds included John Burroughs, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone, who traveled together for leisure and inspiration.

The two Democrats elected president between the Civil War and 1928 were which group below?

• Calvin Coolidge and Ulysses S. Grant

• Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson

• Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson

• William Howard Taft and William McKinley

Answer explanation

The two Democrats elected president between the Civil War and 1928 were Grover Cleveland (served two non-consecutive terms) and Woodrow Wilson (served during World War I). The other options include presidents from different parties.

In 1922, which company published the following advertising poem: “Be Loyal to your God and Country, To your innermost self be true, But don’t forget there’s another debt, To the Boss be loyal, too!”?

• Burlington Coat Factory

• Pullman Palace Car Company

• Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company

• Ford Motor Company

• Swift & Company

Answer explanation

The poem emphasizes loyalty to various aspects of life, including work. It was published by the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company in 1922, known for its strong employee loyalty culture, making it the correct answer.

About how many Ku Klux Klan members proudly paraded in full regalia down Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C., in August 1925?

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

Answer explanation

In August 1925, approximately 30,000 Ku Klux Klan members marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C., showcasing their numbers and influence during this significant event in Klan history.

What BEST describes the industrial models for the assembly process of Ford cars in the 1920s?

• the General Motors and Chrysler automobile companies

• the TWA airlines and Rockwell weapons industries

• the Chicago meatpacking and sewing industries

• the Wells Fargo wagon and New York clothing industries

• the San Francisco housing and Boston sporting industries

Answer explanation

The assembly process of Ford cars in the 1920s was influenced by industrial models like the Chicago meatpacking and sewing industries, which utilized assembly line techniques to increase efficiency and production speed.