Which of the following did not benefit from a post-World War I economic boom?

In the 20th century, __________ replaced the 19th century’s ____________-based economy.

What helped drive the consumer culture of the 1920s?

In addition to the nickname “the Roaring Twenties,” the 1920s have also been labeled the?

After the rationing of the war years, Americans wanted to have all the modern conveniences such as refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, electric stoves and radios.

The Harlem Renaissance refers to

African Americans fled from the South in pursuit of

The Harlem Renaissance is a direct result of what major event?

By far the most significant economic and social development of the early twentieth century was the widespread ownership of automobiles.

Post-World War I the United States actively practiced isolationism in an effort to concentrate on issues at home.

The mass production of automobiles changed social life by allowing people to escape the confines of urban life.

Nativism is

President Coolidge was a man of honesty and a good administrator who would speak out against racial prejudices. What was his nickname?

Which president promised a "return to normalcy"?

Which product was not created in the 1920s to make women’s lives easier at home?

In 1932, 1 in every 4 Americans were out of work as a result of the Great Depression.

As farm productivity increased, farmers earned less from their crops.

The Great Depression was an international affair due to the fact that many European nations had not recovered from WWI and owed high debts to the United States.

During the Great Depression, there was a drastic decrease in birth rates because people could not afford to feed their more children.

The Hoover administration was immediately willing to give federal help to the American public during the Great Depression.

African Americans were greatly helped by the New Deal.

What economic practice became popular in the 1920s and eventually contributed to the crash of the stock market?

Your textbook argues that decreasing residential construction, declining consumer spending and declining employment were indicators of the weakening American economy.

President Hoover believed the best ways to help the needy during the Great Depression were self-reliance and volunteerism.

The Second New Deal focused on programs to aid the old and infirm, new federal construction programs, and an increase on taxes towards the wealthy.

Farmers did not benefit from a post–World War I economic boom.

Effective marketing tactics helped drive the consumer culture of the 1920s.

Televisions were part of the mass culture craze of the 1920s.

Women in the 1920’s who rebelled against conventional dress, hairstyles, and what was considered to be “ladylike” were commonly called?

In addition to the nickname “the Roaring Twenties,” the 1920s have also been labeled the "Jazz Age".

Thanks to the _________________, African Americans saw greater acceptance and political rights during the 1920s in the North.

The Sacco Vanzetti Trial, also known as “the Monkey Trial,” is a classic example of modernism versus fundamentalism. Though he would be found guilty, the trial was seen as a victory by both the prosecution and the defense.

This presidential candidate was selected, not for his abilities or experience, but rather for the mere fact that he was available. His promise to “return to normalcy” reflected his unexceptional background and personality. His presidency would be considered the worst in history.

Economics call a marked slowdown in economic growth a?

The initial response of the Hoover administration to the Great Depression was to deny there was an issue.

President Roosevelt faced several major challenges when he first took office. This included creating a new system of government, because the three branch system was no longer working.

The First New Deal focused on three immediate goals: Relief, recovery, reform.

The Second New Deal focused on a reduction in taxes.

This was set into place in order to allow the financial panic to subside.

Later this will be considered the benchmark to measure the early success of a president. During his time, Roosevelt would be able to pass 15 pieces of legislation in an effort to counter the effects of the Great Depression.

Veterans who marched on Washington, D.C. demanding immediate payment for their services in WWI.

Broadcasts given by FDR to explain government policies in a reassuring, informative fashion. His reassurances soothed a nervous nation.

This was most successful of the New Deal programs and it employed young men between the ages of 18-25 as “soil soldiers” in national forests.

New Deal program designed to bring electrical power, flood control efforts, and jobs to the mountainous region in Appalachia.

New Deal program that sought to raise prices of crops and herds by paying farmers to cut back on production. Because of this effort, 6 million baby pigs were slaughtered in an effort to raise the price of meat.

Though later deemed unconstitutional, this New Deal program set into place changes in working condition and union rights.

Employed a wide range of talented writers, artists, actors, and musicians in new cultural programs.

As a part of the Second New Deal, this act proposed a federal assistance for the elderly and retired workers, the poor, disabled and unemployed.

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act, this legislation guaranteed worker the right to organize unions.

In 1937, President Roosevelt tried to add six new justices to the Supreme Court, this was also known as "court-packing" in order to change the court’s makeup to aid his policies.

What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) developed to address?

The TVA provided ________ for rural citizens.

Which of the following caused the "business boom" of the 1920's? (check the 3 correct answers)

The availability and ability to purchase more convenient "stuff" meant what for American households?