Economic Prosperity and Consumerism in the 1920s

Who was the President of the United States during the 1920s?

• Warren G. Harding

• Henry Ford

• Charles Lindbergh

• Thomas Edison

What was the government's role in the economic prosperity of the 1920s?

• Supporting corporate interests and economic growth

• Enacting policies to encourage consumerism

• Protecting America's economy from foreign competition

• All of the above

Which legislation increased tariffs on foreign imports to protect American industries? (select all)

• Emergency Tariff of 1921

• Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act

• Revenue Act of 1921

• Federal Highway Act of 1921

What was the impact of Henry Ford's assembly line production on the automobile industry?

• Increased efficiency and reduced costs

• Higher wages for factory workers

• Mass production of affordable cars

• All of the above

Which industry saw a surge in popularity and profitability in the 1920s?

• Automobile industry

• Radio broadcasting industry

• Film industry

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Federal Highway Act of 1921?

• To develop the nation's first public interstate highway system

• To support the growth of the automobile industry

• To improve transportation for rural areas

• To reduce traffic congestion in cities

Which technology became popular in households in the 1920s?

• Electric appliances

• Telephones

• Household radios

• All of the above

What was the impact of Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Increased interest in air travel

• Demonstrated the safety and reliability of longer flights

• Inspired advancements in aviation technology

• All of the above

What industry saw a rise in advertising and contributed to consumerism in the 1920s?

• Automobile industry

• Radio broadcasting industry

• Film industry

• Advertising industry

What was the government's role in regulating radio broadcasting in the 1920s?

• Creating the Federal Radio Commission

• Regulating access to broadcasting frequencies

• Controlling content of radio broadcasts

• All of the above