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1. The demand for automobiles in the 1920sa. Stimulated growth in many other

industriesb. Led to a nationwide recessionc. Closed down the steel industryd. Brought abou the collapse of the

suburbs

2. During the 1920s, American farmers as a groupa. Prospered economicallyb. Bought larger farmsc. Purchased a lot of stockd. Suffered economically

3. What was the major result of Henry Ford’s innovative manufacturing techniques?a. The sale prices of cars went downb. The sale prices of the average car

increasedc. More Americans bought cars from

overseasd. Fewer Americans had jobs

4. What was the condition of America’s economy following World War I? a. There was a long recessionb. There was immediate nationwide

prosperityc. There was a brief recession,

followed by economic growthd. There was a long, gradual decline in

America’s

5. Presidents Harding and Coolidge favored policies that a. Aided the growth of businessb. Brought about social reformc. Encouraged activismd. Discouraged a laissez-faire

approach to the economy

6. Under President Coolidge, the concerns of Mexican Americans and African Americans werea. A high priorityb. Ridiculedc. Answered with hostilityd. Largely ignored

7. As President, Warren G. Harding a. Strengthened the regulations on

businesses put into place by the Progressives

b. Abolished all regulations on businesses

c. Reduced the regulations on businesses put into place by the Progressives

d. Took no action on economic matter

8. President Coolidge believed the creation of wealth a. Hurt the disadvantagedb. Benefited the nation as a wholec. Eroded personal freedomsd. Helped America’s enemies

Choose the best answer for each question and mark the corresponding letter on your scantron. 75 points.


9. Abstract art was an expression of a. Modernismb. Victorianismc. Prohibitiond. Traditionalism

10. Which of these was a major difference between urban and rural lifestyles in the 1920s? a. Rural Americans had higher

incomesb. Rural Americans had more free

timec. Urban Americans had more free

timed. Urban Americans worked longer

hours

11. The “New Woman” of the 1920sa. Embraced Victorian moralityb. Rejected the notion of suffragec. Rejected Victorian moralityd. Began to prefer more modest

fashions

12. In 1920, America’s first radio stationa. Closed because few Americans

bought radiosb. Was an immediate successc. Broadcast Al Jolson in The Jazz

Singerd. Put early movie houses out of

business

13. What was the largest cultural split in 1920s America? a. Between northern states and

southern statesb. Between eastern states and

western statesc. Betweeen young Americans and

elderly Americansd. Between urban Americans and rural

Americans

14. Most Americans who opposed the Ku Klux Klan embraced what notion? a. That the races should remain

separateb. That America was a “melting pot”c. That immigrants should be

deportedd. That David Stephenson should be

elected President

15. At its heart, the Scopes Trial was a clash between a. Biology and scienceb. Education and sciencec. Evolution and scienced. Religion and science

16. Why was formal education more important for urban Americans than rural Americans?a. Urban children needed a safe place

to stay while their parents workedb. Urban Americans needed an

education to work in factoriesc. Most higher-paying jobs in the cities

required a good educationd. Only educated people could obtain

urban housing


17. Why did so many African Americans migrate north throughout the 1920s?a. For the milder climateb. For a chance at a better futurec. To save moneyd. To serve in the military

18. Jazz wasa. A musical style created by southern

plantation ownersb. A style of art created by African

American activistsc. A fashion style that came and went

quicklyd. An American hybrid of African

American and European music forms

19. The literature of the Harlem Renaissancea. Explored the origins of jazzb. Explored the pains and joys of being

black in Americac. Is largely forgotten todayd. Argued for the separation of races

20. The sense of group identity created by the Harlem Renaissancea. Formed a basis for later progress

for blacks in Americab. Was lost by the end of the 1920sc. Enabled African Americans to form

their own nationd. Ended discrimination against blacks

in America

21. One result of World War I was a. The creation of new countriesb. An expansion of German coloniesc. A move toward democracy in Russiad. An alliance between Germany and

France

22. What was the objective of the Red Scare of the 1920s?a. To limit immigration from abroadb. To secure civil rights for minoritiesc. To protect the nation from

Communismd. To expose social and economic

abuses

23. Which statement accurately describes the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?a. An organization created to promote

African American businessesb. A movement that sought to draw

people back to the inner citiesc. A relief program that provided jobs

for minority workersd. A period of great achievement by

African-American writers and artists

24. During the 1920s, the Red Scare, the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti and the rise of nativism were all signs of a. The benefits of new technologiesb. The start of the Great Depressionc. A rising fear of foreignersd. The return of normalcy


25. What was the major goal of U.S. immigration laws in the 1920s?a. To increase immigration from

Southeast Asiab. To establish equal numbers of

immigrants from all nationsc. To attract wealthy and well-

educated immigrants from Latin America

d. To restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

26. One cause of suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was increaseda. Overcrowding in citiesb. Economic opportunities in rural

townsc. Emigration from the United States d. Economic reliance upon agriculture

27. Actions such as those shown in the picture above helped bring about a. The decision in Plessy v. Fergusonb. The decision in Brown v. Board of

Educationc. The 19th Amendmentd. The 26th Amendment

28. In the early 20th century, many African-Americans moved from the South to cities in the North. This “Great Migration” helped stimulate a flowering of artistic talent by African Americans in New York known as the Harlem Renaissance. One way in which the Harlem Renaissance was significant was that ita. Reduced racial tensions in the

northern citiesb. Led to a decline in activity by the Ku

Klux Klanc. Led to a relaxation of restrictions on

African-Americans in the Southd. Contributed to the recognition of

African-American culture

29. What was the effect of Jim Crow Laws?a. Racial segregation was required by

law in southern statesb. Native Americans were moved onto

reservationsc. Restrictions were placed on

business monopoliesd. Women were denied the right to

vote in national elections.


30. The early 20th century saw a significant northward migration of African-Americans. During the 1920s, nearly 400,000 African-Americans settled in New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Many lived in large cities such as New York, Philadelphi and Chicago. Which would be an ECONOMIC effect of this migration?a. The Harlem Renaissance was able

to spread b. Jim Crow laws were abolishedc. The Ku Klux Klan prospered in the

Northd. There was more competition for

jobs between whites and blacks in the North.

31. Actions taken by organizations such as those shown in the photo above helped bring abouta. The decision in Plessy v. Fergusonb. The decision in Brown v. Board of

Educationc. The 19th Amendmentd. The 26th Amendment

32. This cartoon could be used to support the thesis that opposition to women’s suffrage wasa. Based on unemployment statistics

comparing men and womenb. Stronger among women than

among menc. Stronger in western states than in

eastern statesd. Based on stereotyping of women’s

roles


33. Although the 14th Amendment to the Constitution extended the rights of citizenship to “all persons” born or naturalized in the United States, discrimination on the basis of gender still existed throughout much of the country during the late 1800s. Which was a consequence of this discrimination? a. The end of the military draft for

womenb. The growth of the women’s

suffrage movementc. The beginning of sit-ins to

desegregate lunch countersd. The continuation of efforts to end

university admissions quotas.

34. What economic factor primarily contributed to the movement of African-Americans from the South to the North in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?a. Greater employment opportunities

in urban areasb. Increased imports from newly-

acquired U.S. territoriesc. The availability of free land under

the Homestead Actd. The need for agricultural workers to

feed a growing population

35. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1919, prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. In terms of the evolution of the Constitution, the ratification of the 18th Amendment representeda. A decrease in the powers of

Congressb. An extension of federal power into

activities formerly regulated by states

c. A limitation on the powers of the federal government to regulate interstate trade

d. An increase in the power of the state courts to hear prohibition cases

36. The United States Constitution is a living document that changes over time as a result of amendments and Supreme Court decisions. How did the Constitution change as a result of the 19th Amendment?a. The voting rights of women were

expandedb. The civil rights of Native Americans

were restrictedc. The civil rights of African-Americans

were protectedd. The voting rights of property

owners were expanded


37. The Red Scare was a period of a. Severe economic depressionb. Widespread support for group

promoting international anarchyc. Great growth in art, literature and

musicd. Persecution of people suspected of

holding anti-American political views.

38. Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed World War I? a. Success of the Communist Party in

congressional and Presidential elections

b. Race riots in Los Angeles and the revival of the Ku Klux Klan

c. Failure of the United States to join the League of Nations and the unpaid German war debts

d. The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia and the workers’ strikes in the United States

39. Based on a study of the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, which conclusion is most accurate? a. The Bill of Rights is not intended to

apply to foreignersb. Racial and ethnic hostilities are

effectively checked by adherence to due process of law

c. Internment of suspected criminals is necessary during wartime

d. Nativism and racism sometimes override the ideals of constitutional democracy

40. Which is true of the Red Scare of the 1920s?a. It jeopardized the rights of

individuals suspected of un-American activity

b. It occurred during times of economic depression

c. It addressed the issue of increased government bureaucracy after a world war

d. It led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime

41. Which is true of the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti? a. It dealt with nativist fears of foreign

influence in the United Statesb. It was started by concern that the

United States would sink ito a depression

c. It was a public reation against organized crime

d. It was a grassroots movement to gain equal rights for minorities

42. After World War I, why did American farmers fail to share in the general economic growth of the United States?a. Many immigrants were settling in

the west and competing with farmers

b. The Federal Government reduced the number of acres on which farmers could grow subsidized crops


c. Farmers could not produce enough to keep up with demand

d. Overproduction and competition caused falling prices

43. The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a period when African Americansa. Left the United States in large

numbers to settle in Nigeriab. Created noteworthy works of art

and literaturec. Migrated to the West in search of

land and jobsd. Used civil disobedience to fight

segregation in the Armed forces

44. Public disregard for Prohibition and for laws prohibiting gambling indicates that a. The American film industry has

great influence on public opinionb. The system of checks and balances

does not workc. Attempts to legislate public

morality may be met with strong resistance

d. American citizens have little, if any, respect for laws

45. The 1920s are sometimes called the “Roaring Twenties” becausea. Foreign trade prospered after

World War Ib. The United States assumed a

leadership role in world affairsc. Political reforms made government

more democraticd. Widespread social and economic

change occurred

46. Which events best support the image of the 1920s as a decade of nativist sentiment?a. The passage of the National Origins

Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klanb. The Scopes trial and the passage of

women’s suffragec. The Washington Naval Conference

and the Kellogg-Briand Pactd. The growth of the auto industry and

the Teapot Dome Affair

47. In the United States, the decade of the 1920s was characterized bya. A willingness to encourage

immigration to the United Statesb. Increased consumer borrowing and

spendingc. The active involvement of the

United States in European affairsd. Major reforms in national labor

laws

48. In the 1920s, the Immigration Act of 1924 and the Sacco-Vanzetti trial were typical of the a. Rejection of traditional customs and

beliefsb. Acceptance of cultural differencesc. Increase in nativism and intoleranced. Support of humanitarian causes


49. After World War I, which factor was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?a. The start of the Harlem Renaissanceb. Increased job opportunities in

Northern citiesc. Laws passed in Northern states to

end racial discriminationd. Federal Government job-training

programs

50. A result of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was thea. Restoration of buildings in New

York Cityb. Increased recognition of African-

American writers and musiciansc. End of racial segregation laws in

New York Stated. Appointment of several African

Americans as presidential advisors

51. “The business of America is business”-President Calvin Coolidge

By making this statement, President Coolidge was expressing his support fora. Higher taxes on corporationsb. Banking regulationsc. Democratic socialismd. The free-enterprise system

52. Which action is an example of nativism in the 1920s? a. Widespread violation of Prohibition

lawsb. Efforts to improve living conditions

for Native American Indiansc. Passage of laws restricting

immigrationd. Provision of credit to farmers

53. Which economic practice became significantly more widespread during the 1920s?a. Governmental regulation of

businessb. Stock market speculationc. Dependence on government

welfare programsd. Reduction of tariff rates

Use the poem below to answer question 54.

“I, Too, Sing America”I, too, sing America.I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong.Tomorrow,I’ll sit at the tableWhen company comes.Nobody’ll dareSay to me,“Eat in the kitchen,”Then.Besides,They’ll see how beautiful I amAnd be ashamed—I, too, am America.

— Langston Hughes, 1926

54. This poem was a literary contribution from thea. Abolitionist movementb. Progressive Erac. Prohibition movementd. Harlem Renaissance


55. The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described asa. An organization created to help

promote African-American businesses

b. A movement that sought to draw people back to the inner cities

c. A relief program to provide jobs for minority workers

d. A period of great achievement by African-American writers, artists, and performers

56. What was the major reason American farmers failed to obtain a fair share of the economic prosperity of the 1920s?a. Crops failed due to poor weather

conditionsb. The government controlled food

pricesc. Farm crops were overproducedd. Banks refused to lend money to

farmers

57. Which statement most accurately describes conditions of American farmers during the economic boom of the mid-1920s? a. Shortages of fertile land and farm

equipment lowered farm incomeb. Overproduction helped keep

farmers from participating in the prosperity of the times

c. Subsidies and other government programs dramatically increased farmers’ incomes

d. Higher prices for farm products resulted in higher standard of living for farmers

58. What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?a. Restriction of immigrationb. Growth of communismc. Destruction of family valuesd. Increase in organized crime

59. The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the a. New economic policies of the

League of Nationsb. Development of new consumer

goods industriesc. Advent of advertising on radiod. Elimination of barriers to

international trade

60. During most of the 1920s, which group experienced the most severe economic problems?a. Owners of small family farmsb. Workers in the automobile industryc. Bankers in urban centersd. Entertainers in the field of radio

61. During the 1920s, controversies concerning the Scopes trial, national Prohibition, and the behavior of “flappers” were all signs of disagreement overa. The return to normalcyb. Traditional values and changing

lifestylesc. Causes of the Great Depressiond. The benefits of new technology

62. A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was toa. Allow unlimited immigration from

Southeast Asiab. Assure equal numbers of

immigrants from all nationsc. Favor wealthy and well-educated

immigrantsd. Use quotas to limit immigration

from southern and eastern Europe


63. Which event of the 1920s symbolized a conflict over cultural values?a. Election of Herbert Hooverb. Transatlantic flight of Charles

Lindberghc. Scopes triald. Stock market crash

64. The data in the chart above support the idea that the immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed toa. Stop illegal entry into the countryb. Admit skilled workersc. Encourage immigration from

southern Europed. Reduce immigration from specific

regions

65. The United States adopted immigration policies shown in the chart above mainly because of a. Pressures from nativists and labor

unionsb. Hardships caused by the Great

Depressionc. Prejudices generated during World

War IId. Threats from other nations to stop

migration to the United States

66. Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?a. Sacco and Vanzetti

trialratification of the woman suffrage movement

b. Rebirth of the KKK formation of the Populist Party

c. Red Scaredemand for limits on immigration

d. High food prices start of the Great Depression

67. Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based ona. Increased trade with other nationsb. The production of new consumer

goodsc. Rising prices of agricultural

productsd. The rapid development of the West

68. The failure of national Prohibition led to a public awareness thata. Crime rates decline when the sale

of alcoholic beverages is bannedb. Economic prosperity encourages

social conformityc. Unpopular laws are difficult to

enforced. Geographic conditions affect law

enforcement

69. National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th Amendment, stated that a. Americans must be 18 years old to

purchase alcoholic beveragesb. Only imported alcoholic beverages

would be sold


c. Alcoholic beverages could be sold only in government-run stores

d. the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned

70. Jazz was born in t his southern city. a. Chicagob. Orlandoc. Dallasd. New Orleans

71. Which is NOT an EFFECT of Prohibition?a. There was disrespect for the lawb. Bootlegging occurredc. There was wartime hostility

towards German American brewersd. There was a growth of organized

crime

72. The movement of African Americans from the rural south to the urban north was called what?a. The Long Walk Northb. The Great Migrationc. The Harlem Renaissanced. The Temperance Movement

73. Because his house was damaged by a bomb, he led raids against alleged anarchists, communists, and socialists. a. Bartolomeo Vanzettib. A. Mitchell Palmerc. Marcus Garveyd. George Gershwin

74. This is the 19th Amendment. a. Prohibitionb. Suffrage for Womenc. Presidential inauguration moved to

Januaryd. Repeals Prohibition

75. The movement that favored the interest of “natural born” Americans over that of immigrantsa. Nativismb. Temperance Movementc. Black Nationalismd. Immigration Act of 1924

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