Unit 8 Flashcard

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The Roaring Twenties were characterized by — installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

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installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

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Early twentieth century U.S. history is politically characterized by —

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increasing involvement in world affairs

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What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s? A) A decline in the number of women working in urban factories B) A shift away from the traditional roles of women C) An increase in the use of credit and installment plans D) A decrease in crime associated with prohibition

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A shift away from the traditional roles of women

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Which historical figure changed industrial production methods with the assembly line?

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Henry Ford

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Fill in the blank: The problems of maintained civilization are not to be solved by a transfer of responsibility from _______ to government.

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citizenship

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Which reason BEST explains the change in the number of cars sold between 1910 and 1925? A) Cars became more available because of the passage of antitrust laws. B) Cars became more affordable because of the removal of wartime price controls. C) Cars became more affordable because of the introduction of the assembly line. D) Cars became more available because of the removal of tariffs after a global conflict.

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Cars became more affordable because of the introduction of the assembly line.

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The Teapot Dome Scandal tarnished the Harding administration because it —

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disclosed an overreach of presidential power

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What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?

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Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment.

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Which of these made it possible for women to become full participants in American political life? The introduction of health-care reform laws. The ratification of a prohibition amendment. The passage of the 19th Amendment. The focus on corporate monopolies.

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The passage of the 19th Amendment.

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Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Marcus Garvey?
- Passage of the 19th Amendment granting women voting rights
- Creation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
- Equal pay for female factory workers

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Appointing of women to the U.S. Supreme Court