Economic and Historical Events of the 1920s

What was the average income per person in the United States from 1921 to 1929?

• $522 to $716

• $716 to $900

• $400 to $600

• $800 to $1000

What new power source fueled the prosperity of the 1920s?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Nuclear power

• Cheap electricity

Who perfected the wireless transmission of sound in 1895?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Guglielmo Marconi

• Nikola Tesla

What was the first commercial radio station in the United States?

• WXYZ

• KDKA

• WABC

• NBC

What did Henry Ford's assembly line process help create?

• Expensive cars

• Affordable cars

• Luxury cars

• Electric cars

What was the cost of a tire in 1929 compared to 1914?

• $30 to $15

• $50 to $30

• $20 to $10

• $40 to $20

What was a significant social issue during the "Roaring 20s"?

• Economic prosperity for all

• Discrimination against African Americans

• Universal healthcare

• Global peace

What was a major cause of the Dust Bowl?

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes

• Severe drought and poor farming practices

• Flooding

What was a major goal of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

• To build military bases

• To provide jobs in environmental conservation

• To develop urban infrastructure

• To promote international trade

What did Adolf Hitler promise to the German people?

• Economic prosperity

• Peace with neighboring countries

• Support for the League of Nations

• Expansion of trade with Japan