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1920s America: Conflicts and Social Movements

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1920s America: Conflicts and Social Movements

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What was the main reason for the resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s?

Resistance against foreign influence in American politics

Advocacy for racial equality and civil rights

Support for religious freedom for all faiths

Reaction to disobedience to Prohibition by certain social groups (correct)

What was the goal of the eugenics movement in the 1920s?

To advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all races

To challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes

To demonstrate that foreigners were inferior and restrict immigration (correct)

To promote cultural diversity and inclusion of all ethnicities

What was the Washington Conference in 1921 primarily focused on?

Promoting religious fundamentalism in public education

Limiting naval power through the Five Powers Treaty (correct)

Negotiating immigration quotas for different ethnic groups

Addressing racial segregation in the southern states

What event demonstrated the clash between religion and science in the 1920s?

<p>The Scopes Trial involving the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did opponents' actions have on the KKK in the 1920s?

<p>"They started publishing names of members", leading to a decline in membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Resurgence of the KKK

The KKK experienced a resurgence in the 1920s, primarily due to the social, economic, and cultural anxieties of the post-World War I era.

Eugenics Movement

The eugenics movement of the 1920s aimed to improve the human race through controlled breeding and genetic engineering, with a focus on racial and ethnic purity.

Washington Conference

The Washington Conference of 1921 was primarily focused on naval disarmament and the limitation of armaments among major nations.

Clash between Religion and Science

The Scopes Trial of 1925, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools, demonstrated the clash between religion and science in the 1920s.

Impact of Opponents' Actions on the KKK

The actions of opponents, including journalists, politicians, and civil rights activists, helped to discredit and gradually diminish the influence of the KKK in the 1920s.

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Test your knowledge about the conflicts and social movements in 1920s America, including topics like eugenics, racism, anti-immigration efforts, fundamentalism, and the resurgence of the KKK. Explore the impact of these movements on American society during this period.