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Which of the following was a significant economic trend in the United States during the 1920s?
Which of the following was a significant economic trend in the United States during the 1920s?
- Decreased reliance on the assembly line for manufacturing
- Decline in consumer spending
- Rising standard of living due to mass production and availability of consumer appliances (correct)
- Increased government regulation of industries
The Scopes Trial primarily concerned conflicts over immigration laws.
The Scopes Trial primarily concerned conflicts over immigration laws.
False (B)
What was the main purpose of the Volstead Act?
What was the main purpose of the Volstead Act?
To enforce prohibition
The cultural and artistic movement celebrating African American culture during the 1920s was known as the ______.
The cultural and artistic movement celebrating African American culture during the 1920s was known as the ______.
Match the figure with their associated political role during the 1920s.
Match the figure with their associated political role during the 1920s.
Which of the following was a major contributing factor to the Great Depression?
Which of the following was a major contributing factor to the Great Depression?
The Hawley-Smoot Tariff aimed to stimulate international trade during the Depression.
The Hawley-Smoot Tariff aimed to stimulate international trade during the Depression.
What was the name given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's set of programs and policies designed to combat the Great Depression?
What was the name given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's set of programs and policies designed to combat the Great Depression?
FDR's first few months in office, characterized by a flurry of legislative activity, are commonly referred to as the ______.
FDR's first few months in office, characterized by a flurry of legislative activity, are commonly referred to as the ______.
Match the New Deal program with its primary objective:
Match the New Deal program with its primary objective:
Huey Long was known for what?
Huey Long was known for what?
The Kellogg-Briand Pact sought to outlaw war as an instrument of national policy.
The Kellogg-Briand Pact sought to outlaw war as an instrument of national policy.
What was the main idea of the Good Neighbor Policy?
What was the main idea of the Good Neighbor Policy?
The ______ Act enabled the United States to provide military aid to Allied nations during World War II.
The ______ Act enabled the United States to provide military aid to Allied nations during World War II.
Match the agency with its role in wartime mobilization:
Match the agency with its role in wartime mobilization:
What does the 'Double V' campaign refer to during World War II?
What does the 'Double V' campaign refer to during World War II?
The Korematsu v US Supreme Court case upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Korematsu v US Supreme Court case upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Which naval battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II?
Which naval battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II?
The codename for the project that developed the first atomic bomb was the ______.
The codename for the project that developed the first atomic bomb was the ______.
Match the historical event with its description:
Match the historical event with its description:
Flashcards
Economic Prosperity (1920s)
Economic Prosperity (1920s)
Increased financial success and affluence during the 1920s.
Standard of Living
Standard of Living
The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.
Consumer Appliances
Consumer Appliances
Household items like refrigerators and washing machines that became widely available.
Assembly Line
Assembly Line
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Mass Media
Mass Media
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Scopes Trial
Scopes Trial
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Volstead Act
Volstead Act
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Quota Laws
Quota Laws
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Sacco and Vanzetti
Sacco and Vanzetti
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Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
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Lost Generation Writers
Lost Generation Writers
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Great Migration
Great Migration
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Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance
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Buying on Margin
Buying on Margin
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Excessive Use of Credit
Excessive Use of Credit
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High Tariffs
High Tariffs
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Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
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New Deal
New Deal
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FDR's First Hundred Days
FDR's First Hundred Days
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Three Rs of the New Deal
Three Rs of the New Deal
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Study Notes
- Study guide for period 7.7-7.14
1920s Economy
- Characterized by economic prosperity
- Contributing factors included a rising standard of living
- Increased availability of consumer appliances
- Expansion of mass media such as radio
- The rise of the assembly line
- Increased impact of the automobile
Conflicts and Tensions
- The Scopes Trial highlighted conflict over religion
- The Volstead Act and organized crime were central during the conflict over Prohibition
- Immigration was a contentious issue, resulting in quota laws
- Notable events such as the Sacco and Vanzetti case
- Increased activity by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
Literature and Culture
- The Lost Generation of writers emerged
- Cultural changes included shifting morals
- Margaret Sanger advocated for birth control
- Consumer culture became prominent
African American Identity
- The Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance played significant roles
1920s Politics
- Key figures included Presidents Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover
- Familiarize yourself with their general policies
Causes of the Depression
- Buying on margin, excessive use of credit, and high tariffs contributed
Hoover Administration
- Advocated self-reliance
- The Hawley-Smoot Tariff was enacted
New Deal
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) launched the New Deal with his First Hundred Days
- The New Deal focused on the "Three Rs": relief, recovery, and reform
- Notable programs included the Public Works Administration, Social Security Act, Works Progress Administration, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Wagner Act
- The Court Packing Scandal occurred during this period
- Huey Long was among the New Deal opponents
- Some people were critical of the Supreme Court reorganization plan
Foreign Policy
- Key initiatives included the Kellogg-Briand Pact, Dawes Plan, Good Neighbor Policy, Four Freedoms, and Lend-Lease Act
- The Atlantic Charter was established
World War II
- Mobilization efforts included the War Production Board, Office of Price Administration, and War Labor Board
- The Fair Employment Practices Commission addressed discrimination
- African Americans experienced migration, fought for the "Double V" campaign, and faced segregation in combat units
- Japanese Americans were placed in internment camps, leading to cases like Korematsu v. US
- "Rosie the Riveter" symbolized women's contributions to the war effort
Key Events
- The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific
- The U.S. used the atomic bomb
Wartime Diplomacy
- The "Big Three" Allied leaders met at Potsdam
- The United Nations was formed
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