Quiz on 1920s American Tech and Innovation

What was the primary goal of Fordism?

• Luxury over utility

• Lower consumer demand

• Efficient production and higher wages

• Higher production costs

What year was the Model T launched?

• 1903

• 1925

• 1908

• 1914

What was the build time for a car after the assembly line was introduced?

• 12 hours

• 93 minutes

• 24 hours

• 6 hours

By 1921, how many cars were produced in the U.S.?

• 750,000

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 2 million

What was the price of the Model T in 1925?

• $825

• $350

• $490

• $290

What is 'welfare capitalism' primarily focused on?

• Union power

• Employee loyalty over bargaining

• Government regulation

• Profit maximization

What major highway enabled cross-country trips in the 1920s?

• Pacific Coast Highway

• Interstate 10

• Lincoln Highway

• Route 66

What was a significant downside of increased car ownership?

• Increased rural isolation

• Higher production costs

• Accidents and congestion

• Decreased consumer debt

What was the first mass broadcast medium in the 1920s?

• Cinema

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Television

What act was passed to regulate radio frequencies?

• Federal Communications Act

• Federal Radio Act

• Television Regulation Act

• Radio Broadcasting Act