Consequences of Early 20th Century Events

After World War I, the U.S. faced economic challenges, leading to nativism and isolationism. The Red Scare fueled fear of communism, resulting in the Palmer Raids. Immigration laws were tightened, and labor strikes highlighted workers' struggles. The Kellogg-Briand Pact aimed for peace, but the Teapot Dome scandal exposed corruption.

What was one of the main societal changes in America after World War I?

• Expansion of women's rights

• A rise in nativism and isolationism

• Decrease in the cost of living

• Increased immigration from Europe

What was the primary goal of the Palmer Raids?

• To support labor unions

• To enforce laws in the Espionage and Sedition Acts

• To increase immigration

• To promote international trade

What was a significant outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?

• It caused a decrease in anarchist activities

• It resulted in the expansion of civil liberties

• It highlighted issues of racial and political discrimination

• It led to the end of the Red Scare

What was the purpose of the Emergency Quota Act of 1921?

• To increase the number of immigrants from Asia

• To limit the number of immigrants from Europe

• To abolish immigration restrictions

• To promote cultural diversity

What was a major consequence of the Boston Police Strike of 1919?

• A new police force was hired

• The police force received a pay increase

• The strike led to nationwide protests

• Crime rates decreased significantly

Who became a national hero after the coal miners' strike?

• Governor Kulage

• Frank B. Kellogg

• John L. Lewis

• President Wilson

What was a challenge faced by unions in the 1920s?

• Overwhelming public support

• Excessive power and influence

• Inability to communicate with a diverse workforce

• Lack of government support

What was the main aim of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

• To establish new trade routes

• To promote economic growth

• To renounce war as a national policy

• To increase military spending

What was the Teapot Dome Scandal about?

• Misuse of military funds

• Illegal oil field leases

• Fraud in the stock market

• Bribery in the construction industry

What was a result of the Teapot Dome Scandal?

• Expansion of oil reserves

• Public outrage and a prison sentence for a government official

• Reform in oil industry regulations

• Increased trust in government