U.S. History Quizs-1920's

Which amendment repealed Prohibition in the United States?

• 18th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

What was a significant effect of the rise in nativism after WWI?

• Increased immigration from Europe

• Immigration restrictions with quotas

• Expansion of immigration programs

• Greater cultural exchange between nations

Which group saw a resurgence in membership due to fear of communism and mistrust of immigrants?

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The American Civil Liberties Union

• The National Organization for Women

• The Black Panthers

What was the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial?

• They were found innocent and released

• They were found guilty and executed

• They were given a retrial

• They were pardoned by the governor

What was the 'Red Scare' primarily about?

• Fear of a communist revolution in the United States

• Concerns over economic inflation

• Worries about nuclear war

• Anxiety over immigration policies

What was the primary goal of the Immigration Act of 1924?

• To establish a quota system limiting immigration

• To promote unrestricted immigration from all countries

• To provide citizenship to all immigrants

• To increase the number of immigrants from Europe

Who was the U.S. President during the signing of the 18th Amendment?

• Warren G. Harding

• Calvin Coolidge

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

What did the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do?

• Outlawed alcoholic beverages

• Allowed the sale of alcoholic beverages

• Regulated the production of alcoholic beverages

• Promoted the consumption of alcoholic beverages

What was a major cultural impact of Prohibition in the United States?

• The rise of jazz music and speakeasies

• The decline of traditional family values

• The increase in crime rates due to organized gangs

• The popularity of classical music and opera

What was the main issue discussed in a classroom debate related to a famous trial?

• The enforcement of Prohibition laws

• The legality of same-sex marriage

• The impact of social media on youth

• The role of technology in education