1920s American History Concepts

What economic policy did the US government largely adopt during the 1920s, characterized by minimal regulation of businesses?

• Socialism

• Laissez-faire capitalism

• Progressive regulation

• Command economy

Which of the following was NOT a significant new industry or product that contributed to American economic growth and societal change in the 1920s?

• Aviation

• Chemicals

• Personal computers

• Electronics

How did the widespread use of credit and layaway plans impact American consumer behavior and the "American standard of living" in the 1920s?

• It led to a decrease in overall consumer spending.

• It made it acceptable for Americans to go into debt to maintain a certain lifestyle.

• It primarily benefited only the wealthiest Americans.

• It caused a significant decline in the production of household appliances.

Which significant cultural movement of the 1920s rejected stereotypes and prejudice, and sought to celebrate African American experiences, particularly in New York City?

• The Jazz Age

• The Lost Generation

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Flapper Movement

Which statement best describes the experience of women in the 1920s?

• Women achieved complete social and economic equality with men.

• Women gained new freedoms in expression and lifestyle, but traditional domestic roles largely persisted.

• Women were primarily focused on political activism and rejected all traditional norms.

• Women faced increased restrictions on their personal freedoms and public participation.

What was a significant characteristic of the economic prosperity in the United States during the 1920s?

• Wealth was evenly distributed across all segments of the population.

• Industrial wages grew at a faster rate than corporate profits.

• A small percentage of the population controlled a disproportionately large share of the nation's financial resources.

• Farmers experienced unprecedented economic growth due to government subsidies.

What was a primary effect of the immigration laws passed in the 1920s?

• They encouraged a significant increase in immigration from all parts of the world.

• They established quotas that drastically reduced immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and prohibited most Asian immigrants.

• They focused on attracting skilled laborers from Western European countries.

• They removed all restrictions on immigration from the Western Hemisphere.

The Scopes Trial of 1925 highlighted a major conflict in American society between which two ideas?

• Industrialization and agricultural traditions.

• Urban development and rural preservation.

• Scientific theories, particularly evolution, and religious beliefs.

• Individual liberty and government regulation of business.