Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Introduction

The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of prosperity, industrial growth, and social change in America. Following the exhaustion of World War I, Americans desired isolationism, leading to the rejection of the Treaty of Versailles and withdrawal from the League of Nations. Warren G. Harding's promise of a 'return to normalcy' resonated with the public, resulting in his successful presidential campaign and focus on domestic issues.

What was one of the defining cultural movements of the 1920s in America?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Jazz Age

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

What was the general sentiment of the American public towards international conflicts after World War I?

• They supported interventionism

• They were eager to engage in more wars

• They wanted to avoid future foreign wars

• They were indifferent to international conflicts

Which treaty did President Woodrow Wilson fail to gain support for?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

What was Warren G. Harding's campaign promise in the 1920 presidential election?

• A new deal

• A return to normalcy

• A great society

• A war on poverty

What did Harding's 'return to normalcy' imply for America's foreign policy?

• Increased international intervention

• Formation of new alliances

• Isolation from world affairs

• Expansion of the military