Quiz 9 Review WWI & 1920s
Which event sparked World War I?
the assassination of the heir to the Austro- Hungarian throne
How would you describe the first few years of World War I?
stalemate.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Sinking of Lusitania Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare Zimmerman note
What was the Great Migration?
the movement of African Americans to northern cities
What were the underlying causes of World War I?
Imperialism Militarism Nationalism Alliances
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?
a means of drafting young men for the military forces.
What happened after Vladimir Lenin seized control of Russia in 1917?
Russia withdrew from the war.
What did fears of spies and sabotage in the United States during the war lead to?
restrictions on immigration (National Origins Act) discrimination and violence toward Germans (Espionage Act) repression of free speech (Sedition Act)
Why did most Americans oppose the Central Powers in WWI?
because of Germany’s frightening militarism
How did the German U-boat change the rules of naval warfare?
They remained hidden and fired without warning (violation of the Sussex Pledge).
What impact did Russia’s exit from the war have?
It increased the pressure on the Allies.
How was the United States able to loan more than $10 billion to the Allies in WWI?
Liberty Bonds.
What was Germany forced to agree to in the Versailles treaty?
They lost territory and had to pay reparations to the Allies.
What was a major demographic shift of the 1920s?
large numbers of Americans moving to the suburbs.
What did the rapid development of the mass media during the 1920s lead to?
the creation of a national culture.
What was the result of Prohibition during the 1920s?
the rise of organized crime.
How did life change for American women in the 1920s?
Many women felt freer to experiment with bolder styles and manners.
Which baseball player was one of the most exciting heroes of the 1920s?
Babe Ruth
What was a big change in movies in the late 1920s?
the introduction of sound.
Who brought jazz to northern cities?
southern African Americans.
What kind of music did people listen to in the clubs of Harlem, New York?
Jazz
What literary movement were James Weldon Johnson and Zora Neale Hurston a part of?
Harlem Renaissance
Which dance embodied the Jazz Age?
The Charleston
What was the Red Scare a response to?
the Russian Revolution.
Why did the economy grow in the 1920s?
Consumers began to buy goods on credit.
Why did many Americans fear Vladimir I. Lenin and his followers, the Bolsheviks?
They promoted a system that was hostile to American values.
How did installment plans affect the American economy in the 1920s?
They fueled the growth of the consumer economy.
What was the purpose of the National Origins Act of 1924?
To reduce immigration
What did Henry Ford do for the automobile industry?
Made cars that ordinary people could afford.
How did Ford mass produce vehicles?
He made assembly line production more efficient.