Roaring twenties

How did the mass production of automobiles impact America?

• greater mobility

• creation of jobs

• growth of steel, oil and  highway construction companies

• movement of people into the suburbs

What were some new forms of entertainment that were introduced in this decade?

• music

• dance

• movies

• baseball

• football

In the US, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by

• increased immigration

• increased consumer spending and borrowing

• major reforms in national labor legislation

What happened to the Prohibition amendment?

• It was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933

• It was repealed by the 18th Amendment in 1933

• It was repealed by the 19th Amendment in 1933

Flappers rejected "traditional" ideas of what a women should dress like, talk like, and how they should "behave"

• True

• False

Which is an accurate statement about American society during the 1920's?

• The public expressed great interest in sports heroes and movie stars

• Social attitudes were identical to those of earlier decades

• Political figures were widely praised as role models.

In the period between World War I and World War II, which group made the greatest gains in political rights?

• blacks

• women

• new immigrants

• Native American Indians

What do headlines such as these from the 1920s illustrate?

• conflict between traditional and modern values

• trend towards mass consumption of consumer goods

• hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities

• debate over the role of government in the economy

Which characteristic of the 1920s is best illustrated by the Red Scare and the activities of the KKK?

• Increased Nativism

• faith in big business

• growth in charitable organizations

Which statement best describes the business trends that prevailed in the United States during the 1920s?

• Shortages of unskilled laborers led to an increased appreciation by American manufacturers for their employees.

• Gains made by labor unions in most industries contributed to substantial wage increases for American workers.

• Government policies focused on shrinking the income gap between wealthy and working-class Americans.

• Large numbers of Americans directly influenced the economy by purchasing stocks and buying luxury goods on credit.