Quiz on the 1920s

What term was used to describe fashionably dressed women of the 1920s?

• Movie palaces

• Radio empires

• Flappers

• Aviators

What was one of the major cultural changes for women during the 1920s in the United States?

• Women started to fly

• Women went to work

• Women led radio empires

• Women became movie stars

According to the text, the 1920s in America were characterized by which of the following?

• Cultural and psychological rootedness in the past

• A lack of confidence and wealth

• Unmatched prosperity and cultural advancement

• Social stability and lack of change

What was a significant change in the living situation of Americans during the 1920s?

• More Americans lived in rural areas than ever before.

• More Americans lived in cities than in villages or on farms.

• The majority of Americans moved to other countries.

• Americans predominantly lived in communal housing.

Which of the following was not listed as a common source of disagreement between teenagers and their parents during the mid-1920s?

• Going out on school nights.

• The times they must be home.

• Spending money.

• Choosing a career.

What was the role of advertising in the 1920s according to the text?

• It discouraged people from buying unnecessary items.

• It helped expose people to lifestyles associated with the purchase of goods and services.

• It was mainly focused on promoting agricultural products.

• It reduced the sales of factory-made furniture and electric appliances.

What technological advancements became staples in middle-class homes by the mid-1920s?

• The electric vacuum cleaner, electric refrigerator and freezer, and the automatic washing machine.

• The personal computer, internet access, and mobile phones.

• Solar panels, electric cars, and smart home systems.

• The telegraph, the steam engine, and the horse-drawn carriage.

What was a significant political movement concerning women in the 1920s?

• Women fought for the right to work in factories.

• Women campaigned against economic growth.

• Women demanded and won the right to vote in 1920.

• Women organized protests against urbanization.

Who became the 31st president of the United States after Calvin Coolidge?

• Herbert Hoover

• John Scopes

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

What was the main issue with America's economy during the 1920s?

• There was a large gap between the rich and the poor.

• The stock market was at its peak performance.

• Consumer demand was steadily increasing.

• The countryside was less affected than the cities.