Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Nativism

The 1920s saw economic disparities affecting minorities and immigrants, with African-Americans working as sharecroppers and immigrants in low-wage factory jobs. Nativism, driven by xenophobia, was prevalent, with the Ku Klux Klan being a major force, spreading its influence and engaging in violence. Despite some government efforts to curb Klan activities, such as martial law in Oklahoma, the Klan remained powerful. The era also saw restrictive immigration laws favoring Northern and Western Europeans, limiting Southern and Eastern Europeans, and banning Asian immigrants.

What was the primary occupation of many African-Americans in the South during the 1920s?

• Miners

• Factory workers

• Sharecroppers

• Railroad workers

Which group was known for its nativist beliefs and violent actions in the 1920s?

• The Sons of Liberty

• The American Legion

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The Know Nothing Party

What was one of the reasons the Ku Klux Klan opposed American Catholics?

• They believed Catholics were promoting communism.

• They accused Catholics of controlling the media.

• They thought Catholics were responsible for economic downturns.

• They believed Catholics were loyal to the pope over the United States.

What was a significant feature of the immigration laws passed in the 1920s?

• They allowed unrestricted immigration from all countries.

• They encouraged immigration from Asia.

• They favored immigrants from Southern Europe.

• They implemented a quota system favoring Northern and Western Europeans.

Which group of immigrants was completely banned by the 1920s immigration laws?

• Southern Europeans

• Eastern Europeans

• Asian immigrants

• Latin American immigrants