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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
What effect did the Bolshevik Revolution have on the American people?
- Americans celebrated the successful Russian revolution.
- The American public became fearful that communism and anarchism could take hold in America.
- Americans were much more eager to welcome Russian immigrants into the country with open arms.
- Americans were largely unconcerned with Russia and its revolution.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
What was the overwhelming public reaction to the steelworker strike and others like it that were occurring across America in 1919?
- Most Americans supported the laborers and their demands of higher wages and a shorter workday.
- Most Americans disapproved of the strikes strictly because of their negative impacts on the American economy.
- Most Americans viewed the strikes as fomenters of communism.
- Most Americans were unaware that the strikes were taking place.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Which of the following best describes the actions taken by Marcus Garvey in the 1920s to help combat a growing racial unrest in the United States?
- Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association to help build pride and unity in the African American community.
- Garvey advocated for an African American militia to rise up against corruption and unfair treatment.
- Garvey was elected to the House of Representatives and proposed a series of laws to help promote equality and fair treatment for African Americans.
- Garvey fought to integrate African Americans into predominantly white communities and institutions.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Which of the following best describes the Warren G. Harding presidency?
- Harding and his cabinet were very successful at rebuilding the nation's trust in American government.
- Harding demonstrated tremendous political, economic, and strategic skill throughout his two terms in office.
- Harding and his administration were marked by numerous examples of scandal and cronyism.
- Harding's administration was unremarkable in that there were no notable positive or negative events.
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
What was the significance of the Five-Power Treaty signed by America, Japan, Britain, France, and Italy in 1922?
- The treaty set the stage for World War II.
- The treaty was the largest international trade deal that had ever been negotiated to date.
- The treaty was the first successful negotiation in history between countries on three separate continents.
- The treaty was the first international disarmament agreement of the modern era.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
What was the primary weakness of the Kellogg-Briand Pact which would eventually be signed by 62 nations?
- There was no way to enforce the pact's ban on warfare.
- Popular support for the pact quickly dried up and it would be universally revoked.
- The wording of the pact left its aims open to conflicting interpretations depending upon its translation.
- The pact was signed by participating nations, however most of the signers lacked the political authority to endorse the treaty on behalf of their countries.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
How did the increased availability of electricity affect American industry in the 1920s?
- Electricity was not widely available in America until well into the 1930s and thus it had little impact on American industry.
- Electricity was more expensive than steam power which meant factories that used electricity had slimmer profit margins.
- Electricity was less expensive than steam power which meant products became cheaper to produce and purchase.
- Electricity was extremely dangerous and led to an exponential increase in the number of factory explosions in the 1920s.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Which of the following is the best example demonstrating the growth of the American consumer economy in the 1920s?
- Electricity became widely available in American homes.
- Demand grew for new devices like refrigerators, radios, and vacuum cleaners and they became more commonplace in American homes.
- Americans participated in anti-communist rallies in growing numbers.
- American international trade stayed relatively consistent throughout the decade.
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
What impact did the automobile have on the American economy?
- Automakers employed millions of Americans throughout the 1920s.
- Increased automobile ownership created growth in car-related industries and road-side businesses.
- Henry Ford's invention of the automobile assembly line revolutionized mass production.
- all of the above
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Which of the following offers the best summary of the American economy during the 1920s?
- All areas of the American economy thrived in the 1920s.
- While the industrial sector flourished, American farmers, coal miners, and railroad workers found it more difficult to make ends meet.
- While agriculture saw a boom, American industry could not withstand losing the boost it had enjoyed during the war.
- The entire American economy faced steep declines in the 1920s.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
What did the Nineteenth Amendment add to the United States Constitution?
- It guaranteed African Americans the right to vote and hold public office.
- It guaranteed women the right to vote to vote and hold public office.
- It made the production, sale and consumption of alcohol illegal.
- It made the production, sale and consumption of alcohol legal.
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
What was the common term used to describe the “liberated women” of the 1920s who famously wore bobbed haircuts and more flamboyant and revealing clothing?
- Rosies
- Lucies
- flappers
- jazzers
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
What effect did mass media have upon American society?
- News coverage become more widespread resulting in a more informed public.
- Advertising became more ubiquitous throughout daily life.
- Radio broadcasts and newspaper coverage raised interest in professional sports.
- all of the above
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
What was the name given to the boom in African American cultural creativity that emerged from New York City in the 1920s?
- The Urban Enlightenment
- The Harlem Renaissance
- The New York Knickerbockers
- The Brooklyn Boom
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Which improvisational musical art form emerged in the 1920s as a unique mix of blues and southern ragtime?
- soul
- swing
- jazz
- rock n' roll
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Which of the following was a negative consequence of the Eighteenth Amendment’s prohibition of alcohol?
- The entire American economy suffered catastrophic harm due to the loss of alcohol-related industries and agriculture.
- The overall health of the American public declined.
- America became a laughing stock in the international community.
- There was a rise in organized crime focused on supplying illegal alcohol to Americans.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
What was the unifying theme linking the writers of “the lost generation”?
- a disappointed and critical view of American values and ideals
- satisfaction with the newfound opportunities in post-war America
- hopefulness for a world without warfare
- a disdain for traditional European arts centers like Paris and Venice
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Which of the following would be considered an indication of the rising sense of American nativism that took place in the 1920s:
- American trade continued to thrive at home and abroad
- The Emergency Quota Act and National Origins Act limited immigration numbers based upon nationality
- Baseball rose in popularity thanks to live radio coverage of games and an increased coverage in newspapers
- all of the above
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
What was the main issue at the heart of the 1925 Scopes trial?
- John Scopes broke a Tennessee law banning the teaching of evolution instead of the Christian fundamentalist view of creationism.
- John Scopes refused to teach evolution to his science students and instead chose to teach the biblical view of creation.
- John Scopes was using his teaching position to try and influence his students with communist ideas.
- John Scopes broke the law and tried to use his students to help participate in a protest against prohibition.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
What was significant about Alfred E. Smith, the losing candidate in the election of 1928?
- Smith was the first state governor to run for President.
- Smith was the first African American nominee for President.
- Smith was the first Roman-Catholic nominee for President.
- Smith was the oldest man to ever run for President.
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1. Question

What effect did the Bolshevik Revolution have on the American people?

2. Question

What was the overwhelming public reaction to the steelworker strike and others like it that were occurring across America in 1919?

3. Question

Which of the following best describes the actions taken by Marcus Garvey in the 1920s to help combat a growing racial unrest in the United States?

4. Question

Which of the following best describes the Warren G. Harding presidency?

5. Question

What was the significance of the Five-Power Treaty signed by America, Japan, Britain, France, and Italy in 1922?

6. Question

What was the primary weakness of the Kellogg-Briand Pact which would eventually be signed by 62 nations?

7. Question

How did the increased availability of electricity affect American industry in the 1920s?

8. Question

Which of the following is the best example demonstrating the growth of the American consumer economy in the 1920s?

9. Question

What impact did the automobile have on the American economy?

10. Question

Which of the following offers the best summary of the American economy during the 1920s?

11. Question

What did the Nineteenth Amendment add to the United States Constitution?

12. Question

What was the common term used to describe the “liberated women” of the 1920s who famously wore bobbed haircuts and more flamboyant and revealing clothing?

13. Question

What effect did mass media have upon American society?

14. Question

What was the name given to the boom in African American cultural creativity that emerged from New York City in the 1920s?

15. Question

Which improvisational musical art form emerged in the 1920s as a unique mix of blues and southern ragtime?

16. Question

Which of the following was a negative consequence of the Eighteenth Amendment’s prohibition of alcohol?

17. Question

What was the unifying theme linking the writers of “the lost generation”?

18. Question

Which of the following would be considered an indication of the rising sense of American nativism that took place in the 1920s:

19. Question

What was the main issue at the heart of the 1925 Scopes trial?

20. Question

What was significant about Alfred E. Smith, the losing candidate in the election of 1928?