1920s changes

What event marked the end of World War I in the United States?

• Women got the right to vote

• The stock market crash

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• Prohibition began

Which of the following statements about wealth distribution during the 1920s is true?

• Wealth was evenly distributed among all Americans

• 60% of America's wealth was owned by 2% of the population

• Most Americans were living in poverty

• The economy was in a recession

What triggered the police strike in Boston in September 1919?

• Demand for better working conditions

• High wages

• Poor pay and long hours

• A protest against Prohibition

What was the reaction of city officials to the Boston police strike?

• They negotiated with the police

• They replaced the police force without negotiation

• They supported the police demands

• They called for a federal investigation

What was the Red Scare associated with in the 1920s?

• Fear of economic prosperity

• Suspicion of immigrants and Communism

• Increased labor rights

• The rise of jazz music