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Harlem Renaissance Change in Cultural Values The U.S. economy in the 1920s The Automobile Prohibition and Nativism

What was a result of the Harlem Renaissance? (1) The restoration of buildings and the infrastructure in New York City. (2) The increased recognition of African American writers and musicians. (3) The end of racial segregation in New York State. (4) The appointment of several African Americans as presidential advisors. A 100

(2) The increased recognition of African American writers and musicians. A 100

The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the (1) expanding role of women in the 1920s (2) achievements of the Harlem Renaissance (3) architectural innovations of the 1930s (4) influence of southern European immigrant groups A 200

(2) achievements of the Harlem Renaissance A 200

The Harlem Renaissance was important to American society because it (1) highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans (2) isolated African Americans from mainstream society (3) provide new political opportunities for African Americans (4) brought an end to racial discrimination in the North A 300

(1) highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans A 300

During the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, African American authors and artists used literature and art to (1) end segregation of public facilities (2) promote affirmative action programs (3) celebrate the richness of their heritage (4) urge voters to elect more African Americans to political office A 400

(3) celebrate the richness of their heritage A 400

Which of the following was not part of the African American experience in the 1920s? (1) They moved North to find factory jobs and escape racial discrimination. (2) They expressed pride in their culture. (3) They encouraged other African Americans to continue the struggle for equality. (4) They accepted the prejudice they experienced. A 500

(4) They accepted the prejudice they experienced. A 500

Which event of the 1920s symbolized a conflict over cultural values? (1) election of Herbert Hoover (2) transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh (3) Scopes trial (4) stock market crash B 100

(3) Scopes trial B 100

The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between (1) science and religion (2) isolation and international involvement (3) traditional roles and new roles for women (4) Prohibition and organized crime B 200

(1) science and religion B 200

The changing image of women during the 1920s was symbolized by the (1) passage of an equal pay act (2) drafting of women into the army (3) popularity of flappers and their style of dress (4) appointment of several women to President Calvin Coolidge’s cabinet B 300

(3) popularity of flappers and their style of dress B 300

During the 1920s, controversies concerning the Scopes trial, national Prohibition, and the behavior of “flappers” were all signs of disagreement over (1) the return to normalcy (2) traditional values and changing lifestyles (3) causes of the Great Depression (4) the benefits of new technology B 400

(2) traditional values and changing lifestyles B 400

“The business of America is business.” -President Calvin Coolidge By making this statement, President Coolidge was expressing his support for (1) higher taxes on corporations (2) banking regulations (3) democratic socialism (4) the free-enterprise system B 500

(4) the free-enterprise system B 500

During most of the 1920s, which group experienced the most severe economic problems? (1) owners of small family farms (2) workers in the automobile industry (3) bankers in urban centers (4) entertainers in the field of radio C 100

(1) owners of small family farms C 100

Which statement most accurately describes conditions of American farmers during the economic boom of the mid-1920s? (1) Shortages of fertile land and farm equipment lowered farm income. (2) Overproduction helped keep farmers from participating in the prosperity of the times. (3) Subsidies and other government programs dramatically increased farmers’ incomes. (4) Higher prices for farm products resulted in a higher standard of living for farmers. C 200

(2) Overproduction helped keep farmers from participating in the prosperity of the times. C 200

The economic boom of the 1920s was fueled in part by (1) government subsidies paid to farmers (2) tariff reductions on European goods (3) increased investment in the stock market (4) construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) C 300

(3) increased investment in the stock market C 300

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The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the (1) new economic policies of the League of Nations (2) development of new consumer goods industries (3) advent of advertising on radio (4) elimination of barriers to international trade C 400

(2) development of new consumer goods industries C 400

Which economic practice became significantly more widespread during the 1920s? (1) governmental regulation of business (2) stock market speculation (3) dependence on government welfare programs (4) reduction of tariff rates C 500

(2) stock market speculation C 500

Which statement best describes automobile production during the 1920s and 1930s? (1) The level of automobile production remained constant. (2) The average American family found the automobile too expensive to purchase. (3) The price of an automobile increased dramatically during the 1920s and 1930s. (4) Changes in economic conditions led to changes in automobile production. D 100

(4) Changes in economic conditions led to changes in automobile production. D 100

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company (1) paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid (2) used foreign-made parts (3) developed a less-expensive method of production (4) offered a variety of options to buyers D 200

(3) developed a less-expensive method of production D 200

Improved mass-production techniques affected the American economy of the 1920s by (1) reducing prices of consumer goods (2) lowering the quality of most products (3) causing higher unemployment (4) decreasing the quantity of manufactured products D 300

(1) reducing prices of consumer goods D 300

Which of the following statements is true in regards to the production of automobiles during the 1920s? (1) Automobile production declined due to a decline in the economy. (2) The use of the assembly line led to a huge increase in the number of automobiles produced. (3) The population shift from urban areas to farms decreased the need for automobiles. (4) The price of producing automobiles increased the price consumers paid for an automobile. D 400

(2) The use of the assembly line led to a huge increase in the number of automobiles produced. D 400

Name three industries that either grew from or were created by the demand for the automobile during the 1920s. D 500

Oil Steel Rubber Tourism Gas Stations Restaurants Hotels/Motels D 500

The national policy of Prohibition ended when the states (1) strengthened food and drug laws (2) legalized alcohol for medical purposes (3) ratified the 21st Amendment (4) banned interstate shipment of alcoholic beverages E 100

(3) ratified the 21st Amendment E 100

What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s? (1) restriction of immigration (2) growth of communism (3) destruction of family values (4) increase in organized crime E 200

(4) increase in organized crime E 200

The Red Scare, the National Origins Act of the 1920s, and the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti trial are examples of negative American attitudes toward (1) immigrants (2) business leaders (3) African Americans (4) labor union leaders E 300

(1) immigrants E 300

The influence of nativism during the 1920s is best illustrated by (1) increase in the popularity of the automobile (2) emergence of the flappers (3) expansion of trusts and monopolies (4) growth of the Ku Klux Klan E 400

(4) growth of the Ku Klux Klan E 400

Which generalization can best be drawn from the experiment with national Prohibition ( )? (1) Social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce. (2) Americans resent higher taxes. (3) Morality can be legislated successfully. (4) People will sacrifice willingly for the common good. E 500

(1) Social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce. E 500

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F 100 (1)

F 200 I (1)

F 200

W (1) F 300

(2) F 300

I (1) F 400

(2) F 400

T (1) F 500

(3) F 500

The Final Jeopardy Category is: Headlines of the 1920s Please record your wager. Click on screen to begin

“Public Ignores Prohibition Restrictions” “Evolution and Creation Debated in Scopes Trial” “Women Bring Change to the Industrial Workforce” What do headlines such as these from the 1920s illustrate? Click on screen to continue

The conflict between traditional and changing (or modern) values. Click on screen to continue

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