Video Quiz Exploring the 1920s: A Decade of Change

What term best describes the 1920s, according to the lecture?

• The Decade of Prosperity

• The Decade of War

• The Decade of Change

• The Decade of Stability

How did World War I specifically alter women's roles in society?

• Women were largely unaffected by the war.

• Women's roles remained static, focusing on domestic responsibilities.

• Women experienced newfound independence through employment opportunities.

• Women were encouraged to move overseas.

Which group experienced a significant migration to the North during and after World War I?

• Asian Americans

• African Americans

• Latin Americans

• European immigrants

What was a key reason for the government's increased intervention during World War I?

• To suppress opposition to the war

• To manage economic resources and production

• To promote women's rights

• To initiate social welfare programs

What was a significant cultural movement among African Americans in the 1920s?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Jazz Age

• The Great Migration

• The Civil Rights Movement

Who were the flappers?

• Women who supported traditional roles

• Female politicians entering the workforce

• Young women who embraced new fashions and attitudes

• Political activists advocating for prohibition

What was the primary focus of the Red Scare in the 1920s?

• Fear of another world war

• Fear of communism spreading in the United States

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of a global pandemic

What legislation restricted immigration based on national origins in the 1920s?

• The National Origins Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Emergency Quota Act

• The Immigration Act of 1924

Which amendment marked the end of Prohibition?

• 16th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What was the outcome of the Scopes Monkey Trial?

• Evolution was banned from being taught in schools.

• Creationism was declared unconstitutional.

• John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution.

• The trial had no clear outcome.