Questions and Answers
Who advocated for the idea that African-Americans should form separate communities from whites?
Marcus Garvey
Why did the author support Prohibition?
The author believes that alcohol negatively affects society as a whole.
What criminal activity is Al Capone known for defending?
Bootlegging
What did the author think of the League of Nations?
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What did President Calvin Coolidge support to encourage business growth?
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What occurred in the 1924 election regarding Republican voters from 1920?
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What was the U.S. most likely to participate in due to the 'Red Scare'?
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What did the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the National Origins Act of 1924 accomplish?
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What message did anti-Prohibition protestors convey regarding tax revenues?
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What significant change did Henry Ford implement regarding his workers' schedules?
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In the presidential election of 1920, what idea did Warren G. Harding campaign on?
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What major actions did Franklin D. Roosevelt take during his first Hundred Days in office?
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What were auto workers concerned about during the General Motors strike of 1936-37?
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What principle did Eleanor Roosevelt refer to when discussing democracy?
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What type of projects did the PWA and WPA involve?
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Between 1929 and 1932, which country had the smallest percent change in unemployment rate?
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What did the cartoonist suggest about government aid to farmers?
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What caused bank failures in the early 1930s?
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What did John Maynard Keynes believe could have prevented the Great Depression?
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What was one positive result of the Dust Bowl?
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What was the primary goal of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
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What did the Wagner Act recognize?
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What role did Frances Perkins play in American history?
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Who are representative figures of the literary movement known as the Lost Generation?
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Study Notes
Marcus Garvey
- Advocated for African-Americans to establish separate communities from whites.
Prohibition
- Supported by authors due to the belief that alcohol has a negative impact on society.
Al Capone
- Defended his involvement in bootlegging in response to public scrutiny.
League of Nations
- Opposed by some authors who viewed the treaty as a potential danger to U.S. interests and global stability.
Calvin Coolidge
- Promoted tax reduction as a means to stimulate business growth during his presidency.
Election Results of 1920 and 1924
- Noticed a shift where many Republican voters in 1920 opted for third-party options in 1924.
Policy of Non-Recognition
- The United States was likely to join this treaty due to the political atmosphere of the "Red Scare."
Immigration Quotas
- The Emergency Quota Act (1921) and National Origins Act (1924) significantly decreased immigration numbers.
Prohibition and Tax Loss
- Anti-prohibition protests highlighted concerns that Prohibition would undermine tax revenues by ending alcohol sales.
Henry Ford and Weekends
- Implemented a two-day weekend for workers due to successful mass production techniques.
Return to "Normalcy"
- Warren G. Harding's presidential campaign in 1920 promoted the idea of returning to pre-war normalcy.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Proposed major relief and reform bills during the first Hundred Days of his presidency.
General Motors Strike (1936-37)
- Auto workers protested for safety and union recognition despite facing unsafe conditions.
Eleanor Roosevelt and Civil Rights
- Advocated for equal rights for all racial groups, aligning democracy with its foundational principles.
Infrastructure Projects
- The Public Works Administration (PWA) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) focused on environmental infrastructure improvements.
Poland and Unemployment Rate
- Experienced the smallest percent change in unemployment from 1929 to 1932 compared to other countries.
Government Aid
- Criticized by cartoonists as inappropriate for direct government assistance to farmers.
Bank Failures (Early 1930s)
- Caused by mass withdrawals of deposits, leading to the collapse of many banks.
John Maynard Keynes and Economic Theory
- Suggested that a greater government role could have mitigated the effects of the Great Depression.
The Dust Bowl
- Resulted in federal funding for infrastructure improvements following environmental disasters.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- A New Deal initiative aimed primarily at creating job opportunities for young men.
The Wagner Act
- Recognized workers' rights to join labor unions and engage in collective bargaining, marking a significant labor reform.
Frances Perkins and Social Security
- Instrumental in the establishment of the Social Security program in the United States.
The Lost Generation
- Exemplified by writers like Ernest Hemingway, this literary movement reflected disillusionment following World War I.
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Test your knowledge on key events and figures from 20th century American history. Covering topics such as Prohibition, Marcus Garvey, and the League of Nations, this quiz will challenge your understanding of pivotal moments and their impacts on society. Dive into the political landscape and cultural shifts of the 1920s and beyond.
