America in the Roaring Twenties

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What amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920?

19th Amendment

What event led to the peak of lynching incidents in 1920?

Revival of KKK

Which court case in 1927 supported eugenics in the United States?

Buck vs. Bell

What event triggered the Panic that spread to Europe in October 1929?

Stock market crash Signup and view all the answers

Which US President introduced the New Deal Programs?

FDR (Franklin D. Roosevelt) Signup and view all the answers

What historical event led to the recovery of the US economy from the Great Depression?

WWII Signup and view all the answers

What factors contributed to the booming US economy after WWI?

Increased mechanization in automobile assembly and electrical appliances, rural to urban migration, and farmers borrowing money to mechanize farms. Signup and view all the answers

How did the 19th Amendment impact American women in the 1920s?

It gave women the right to vote and enabled them to enroll in colleges and take on various professions. Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did Black American women face in the 1920s?

Many remained agricultural laborers and worked in manufacturing, facing discrimination and limited opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the sentiments of anti-immigrant, anti-Jewish, anti-communist, and anti-black movements in America post-WWI.

There was a growth in negative sentiments towards various groups, leading to the revival of the KKK and an increase in lynching incidents. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main causes of the Great Depression in the late 1920s?

High tariffs, declining profits, slowed coal and steel production, and the stock market crash in October 1929. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Panic of October 1929 impact Europe?

It spread panic to European countries, affecting economies like Britain and France. Signup and view all the answers

What were the war debts of Britain and France post-WWI?

Britain had a war debt of 4.3 billion, while France's war debt was 5 billion to Britain and the US. Signup and view all the answers

How did the New Deal Programs introduced by President FDR help the US economy recover?

They implemented various relief, recovery, and reform measures to stimulate economic growth and provide assistance to those affected by the Great Depression. Signup and view all the answers

What were some key factors that led to the recovery of the US economy after the Great Depression?

Government intervention through the New Deal, increased industrial production, and the onset of WWII. Signup and view all the answers

How did France and Britain recover economically after the Great Depression?

Britain recovered by devaluing its currency and lowering interest rates, while France benefited from German payments. Signup and view all the answers