WorksheetsBenchmark 2 Review 2022
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 51mins
The economic boom of the 1920's was fueled by
government subsidies paid to farmers
tariff reductions on European goods
increased investment in the stock market
construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority
Which statement about the United States economy during the 1920's is true?
federal regulation of business was strengthened
the purchase of stocks steadily declined
mass production increased the supply of consumer goods
Republican party presidents supported unemployment insurance
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's is best known for
ending racial segregation in public facilities
promoting the cultural creativity of African Americans
encouraging passage of new voting rights legislation
supporting legislation to eliminate the Ku Klux Klan
The term Harlem Renaissance best describes
state and federal laws passes to end racial discrimination
urban renewal efforts in NYC
government programs to promote African American businesses
a period of African American cultural achievements
The Great Migration that took place between 1915 and 1930 refers to
workers who left the northeast for the south
Native American Indians who left their reservations
middle class whites who left cities to settle in the suburbs
African Americans who left the rural south for northern cities
What was the main reason Hoovervilles emerged?
Many Americans had lost their jobs during the Great Depression
Thousands of homes had been destroyed by the effects of the Dust Bowl
Housing Projects could not keep up with the demand for homes needed by the poor
Preparations for World War II had created a shortage of building materials
One of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was
excessive buying of stocks on margin
over consumption of goods and services
failure of international banking services
low prices of stocks and bonds
A major difference between the philosophies of President Hoover and President Roosevelt in responding to the Great Depression is that Roosevelt
wanted to rely on private charities to provide assistance
stressed the need for individual self reliance
supported direct relief to people out of work
thought the government should NOT be involved in economic reform
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that the
economy will fix itself if left alone
federal government should attempt to solve social and economic problems
political parties must work together to deal with national problems
states should take a leadership position in solving social issues
As part of the New Deal, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) were created to
allow for a quick recovery of stock prices
provide direct loans to businesses
protect individual investors from stock fraud and bank failures
allow banks and companies to invest in the stock market
Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries
The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression
Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize
England can defend itself against the Axis aggression
What was the Zimmermann Note?
The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain
Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWI
A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory
a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary
Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?
France building a powerful navy
England's alliance with France
German schools teaching English
England and Germany competing for colonies
What was the name of the new style of warfare during World War I?
tank warfare
plane warfare
train warfare
trench warfare
Can you recall what the 18th amendment is
Made it illegal to make or sell alcohol
Gave women the right to vote
Led to a decrease in crime
Gave African Americans the right to vote
The Harlem Renaissance was a movement of African American artists who
Worked in the South
Calling for segregation
Urged African Americans to leave the country
Exploring their heritage and encouraging African Americans to be prideful of black culture.
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company….
Paid workers lower wages than his competitors.
Used foreign-made parts.
Developed a faster and less expensive method of production called the assembly line.
Offered a variety of options to buyers
The __________________________ ended prohibition and was passed in 1933.
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
Young women in the 1920s who declared their independence from traditional values were known as __________________________.
Fads
Actresses
Flappers
Beyonce
Smugglers who brought alcohol into the United States when it was illegal were called?
Flappers
Bootleggers
Anarchists
Communists
Nativists believed that native-born Americans
Should not drink alcohol
Are superior to immigrants and foreigners
Should have better working conditions
Are a lost generation
One of the ways that Americans purchased goods during the 1920s was through the use of…
Credit cards and installment buying
Assembly line
Debt
Recession
What are speakeasies?
Illegal bars and clubs
Jazz musicians
Communication that reaches many people
Powerful gangsters
