WWI, Roaring 20s, and Great Depression
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Select the two best answer choices that show how the weaknesses of the Treaty of Versailles paved the way for WWII.
Great Britain, France, and the United States went into a Great Depression, and it set a sequence of events that would lead to WWII
Having not received the recognition they deserve following WWI, China set out to start WWII
With the blame for the war entirely placed on Germany, Germany went into an economic depression which paved the way for the rise of the Nazi party
With the United States not joining the League of Nations and preferring a policy of isolationism, it set up the League of Nations to failure since it was not backed by the United States military
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
How did the United States flourish during the Roaring Twenties? (Select three correct answers)
The United States experienced different cultural trends such as the "Age of Jazz," Harlem Renaissance, and literature masterpieces.
The United States experienced an economic boom and a consumer surplus through the means of credit.
The United States experienced a huge housing recession during the Roaring Twenties
The United States experienced a shift in the societal norms by women entering the workforce in large numbers as well as taking a more prominent role in politics such as the Prohibition Era
Boldened by their involvement in the War, the United States set out a course of action to imperialize Asia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did overproduction and restrictive trade policies contribute to the onset of the Great Depression?
Increased demand for goods, driving economic growth
Efficient division of resources, preventing market imbalances
Overproduction led to a surplus of goods, causing price declines and financial strain
Restrictive trade policies gave rise to global economic stability
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did unemployment and inflation contribute to the onset of the Great Depression?
Inflationary pressures resulted in increased purchasing power for consumers
Widespread unemployment hurt consumer spending, leading to an economic downturn
Controlled inflation made a healthy balance in the labor market
Rising employment rates and low inflation made up the pre-Depression era
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an aspect of the “Laissez Faire”, economic policy of the 1920s?
Higher tariffs and protectionist trade policy to protect American industry.
Higher taxes on the rich
Very little regulation
Increase government spending
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance influenced American culture during the 1920s?
It promoted African American cultural expression within Harlem while having little influence on mainstream American society
It encouraged African Americans to focus on the dominant cultural norms by rejecting traditional Black art forms and literature
It challenged racial stereotypes and reshaped American culture by bringing African American art, music, and literature into national prominence
It focused mainly on political activism and led directly to the passage of major civil rights laws during the decade
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using your background knowledge and the table above, how did industrialization contribute to social improvements, particularly in terms of life expectancy?
Industrialization led to a decline in life expectancy due to hazardous working conditions
Industrialization had no significant impact on life expectancy, as it primarily focused on economic growth
Industrialization generally improved life expectancy by providing better access to healthcare and sanitation
Industrialization had limited influence on life expectancy, as it focused mainly on technological advancements
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