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WorksheetsRoaring 20's Test Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is best know for their contributions to jazz music?
a)
Louis Armstrong
b)
Langston Hughs
c)
Bessie Smith
d)
Jim Crow
2.
Who is best know for their contributions to jazz music?
a)
Louis Armstrong
b)
Langston Hughes
c)
Charles Lindbergh
d)
Jim Crow
3.
The 1920's are often referred to as the Jazz Age. Why?
a)
Prohibition ended and people were happy.
b)
The stock market crashed and left people in debt and poor so music was a way to make them feel better,
c)
A new type of music and carefree attitude lead to a time of prosperity during the 1920's.
d)
Music from Jazz, California inspired the people to get happy.
4.
What state is Harlem located in?
a)
California
b)
New York
c)
New Orleans
d)
Illinois
5.
What was the Great Migration?
a)
Movement of younger generations from southern rural areas to northern cities
b)
Movement of women from southern rural areas to northern cities
c)
Movement of African Americans from southern rural areas to northern cities
d)
A migration of Canadian geese to the south during winter months
6.
Which of the following is a pull factor of the Great Migration?
a)
racial discrimination
b)
lack of jobs in southern cities
c)
new opportunity and chance of equality in northern cities
d)
mass poverty in northern cities
7.
One of the most famous American poets of all-time, he infused jazz and blues rhythms into much of his work.
a)
Duke Ellington
b)
Cab Calloway
c)
Louis Armstrong
d)
Langston Hughes
8.
One of the most famous Jazz musicians,trumpet players, and singers during of all time.
a)
Duke Ellington
b)
Cab Calloway
c)
Louis Armstrong
d)
Langston Hughes
9.
How did the Jazz Age change America?
a)
People became more serious after WWI and did not want to be happy.
b)
While the new style of music excited people, innovations and technology was not progressing and worried many people.
c)
After WWI,people became successful and had access to cars, technology, and radios.
d)
WWI ended and while people were happy, the music of this time reflected a depressed and sad country.
10.
The 19th amendment is very important in history be cause it____________
a)
prohibited the sale of alcohol
b)
gave us freedom to travel
c)
guaranteed women the right to vote
d)
abolished slavery
11.
The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as:
a)
The time period in which African Americans joined the war effort during World War I
b)
A time period when African Americans came to the city to look for jobs
c)
A time period in which African Americans fought against the discrimination in New York City
d)
A time period where African Americans celebrated their culture and roots through music, art, and literature
12.
Who was the first pilot to fly a transatlantic flight?
a)
Marcus Garvey
b)
Henry Ford
c)
Charles Lindbergh
d)
Herbert Hoover
13.
What allowed Henry Ford's Model T to be sold for less than half the cost of other cars?
a)
the use of the assembly line
b)
the use of cheaper materials
c)
Charles Lindbergh became his business partner
d)
the fact that no two cars were exactly alike
14.
Henry Ford is known for his innovations in the manufacturing of automobiles . Why is this important to America?
a)
His innovations made the price of cars higher.
b)
The assembly line made the manufacturing of airplanes more affordable so people could travel more.
c)
More cars were manufactured and so he was able to charge higher prices and make more money.
d)
The assembly line made the manufacturing of cars affordable, so more people could now own an automobile.
15.
What was a financial impact from the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Germany had to pay reparations to the Allies.
b)
Germany had to pay reparations to the Central Powers.
c)
Germany received reparations from the Allies.
d)
Germany received reparations from Britain.
16.
What impact did baseball and baseball stars like Babe Ruth have on American society?
a)
Baseball became a popular sport and an American pastime.
b)
Players like Ruth became celebrities and were elected into political office.
c)
Ruth taught the public that injuries happen and better sports equipment is needed.
d)
Baseball and Ruth had no impact on the American society.
17.
Many African Americans ended up in Harlem during the 1920's. Which answer does NOT support this statement?
a)
African Americans wanted to move to Harlem to start their own country.
b)
African Americans were in search of new job opportunities in factories.
c)
Racism was still widespread so they tried to live in their own communities within the cities.
d)
African Americans were being pushed out by Jim Crow Laws.
18.
How did the ideas of musicians,artists, and writers of the Harlem Renaissance impact the rest of American society?
a)
African Americans reshaped the perception the rest of the American society had of them.
b)
African Americans were able to spread their message and rid the south of segregation.
c)
There was no impact.
d)
American society saw the injustice of the Jim Crow Laws and overturned them.
19.
era of expression by African American artists, writers, and musicians
a)
New Orleans Renaissance
b)
Harlem Renaissance
c)
New York Renaissance
d)
Atlanta Renaissance
20.
a term for popular culture of the 1920s named after a popular style of music
a)
Jazz Age
b)
Roaring Twenties
21.
How did Henry Ford affect American life?
a)
sped up auto production
b)
helped cars become more affordable (cheaper)
c)
invented airbags and car horns
d)
paid his workers more
22.
Which phrase accurately describes the Great Migration?
a)
South to north to take advantage of the northern climate
b)
south to north to take advantage of the south climate
c)
north to south for job opportunities
d)
south to north for job opportunities
23.
Which statement is not true in regards to Charles Lindbergh?
a)
Increased the popularity of airplanes and this made them more accessible to the average person.
b)
His son was kidnapped.
c)
First person to fly over Atlantic Ocean
d)
First person to fly over around the world.
24.
Which statement best supports the effect the demand for automobiles had during the 1920's?
a)
People were now forced to get a driver's license.
b)
Many other business and industries experienced growth.
c)
The demand for steel decreased and caused the loss of many jobs.
d)
There was no effect.
25.
"Unrestricted submarine warfare" and "Zimmermann telegram" may be categorized as which of the following?
a)
Woodrow Wilson's campaign promises.
b)
1914 Causes of World War I
c)
Causes of America's entry in the Great War
d)
Part of Wilson's 14 Points
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