Roaring 20's and Great Depression

Why did many workers strike during the 1920s?

• They wanted to spread communism in the U.S.

• They wanted better working conditions and increased pay

• the wanted to overthrow the U.S. government

• they wanted businesses to hire fewer immigrants

What was the purpose of the Emergency Quota of 1921?

• to limit the amount of imported goods allowed in to the U.S.

• to limit the amount of immigrants allowed to enter the US

• to limit the amount of exported goods allowed to enter the US

• to increase the amount of weapons the US manufactured

Why did the automobile become affordable for many Americans in the 1920's?

• Henry Ford used the assembly line

• Most Americans' income increased

• The US government provided loans

• There were fewer automobiles manufactured during the 1920's

Which of the following industries did NOT struggle during the 1920's?

• textile

• coal mining

• agriculture

• rubber

Which of the following is true of women AFTER WWI?

• most left their jobs outside home and returned to housewives

• many entered managerial positions at their workplace

• most women who had been working outside the home received increased wages

• many began to drive and attend college

What did many Lost Generation authors write about in their books?

• supported the US entering WWI

• denounced war and were critical of democracy

• celebrated the materalism many americans displayed

• urged the US government to become involved in international affairs

Why did the stock market crash affect almost every American?

• over 90% of americans had invested in the stock market

• most americans who had invested in the stock market sold their stocks for a profit

• a "run on banks" after the stock market crashed

• most americans did not keep their money in a bank

Why were other countries affected by the Great Depression?

• The US increased the number of imports allowed into the country

• other countries had to buy more US goods because their own businesses closed

• businesses in other countries produced more goods which resulted in highter profits

• american investors withdrew their money from foreign markets

What is one reason the Dust Bowl occurred?

• farmers removed the deep-rooted grasses to create more farmland

• The Great Plains received a high amount of rain, which caused soil erosion

• Farmers planted trees in the region, which caused the deep-rroted grasses to die.

• the constant dust storms cased the deep-rooted grasses to die

Why did President Hoover not provide federal government aid to Americans during the Great Depression?

• The US government did not have enough funds to provide aid

• He believed the aid would cause Americans to lose their self-respect

• the state governments provided enough aid to help americans

• Congress convinced Hoover that the federal government should not provide aid