American History 1920s Quiz

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What was the significance of the Palmer Raids during the 1920s?

They promoted the economic policies of the Harding presidency.
They resulted in the establishment of the National War Labor Board.
They were focused on supporting immigrant rights and the suffrage movement.
They were aimed at curtailing civil liberties in response to domestic anarchism. (correct)

Which event is most closely associated with the emergence of nativism and anti-immigration sentiments in the 1920s?

The rise of jazz music.
The establishment of the NAACP.
The Harlem Renaissance.
The National Origins Act of 1924. (correct)

What role did the Teapot Dome Scandal play in American politics during the early 1920s?

It highlighted corruption within the Harding administration. (correct)
It marked the end of the Progressive movement.
It resulted in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
It fostered the establishment of the Social Gospel movement.

Which major policy was an aspect of President Wilson's approach to international relations?

Fourteen Points. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the 1920 election represent a shift in American social dynamics?

It marked the first election where women could vote. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Bolshevik Revolution in the United States?

The rise of anti-communist sentiments (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of legislation aimed to regulate the immigration process during the 1920s?

National Origins Act of 1924 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor primarily influenced the New Morality of the 1920s?

The aftermath of World War I (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly led to increased public interest in consumer products during the 1920s?

Mass production techniques (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable effect of the Teapot Dome Scandal on American public life?

Eroded confidence in the Harding administration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement was directly associated with the leadership of figures like W.E.B. Du Bois during the 1920s?

Universal Negro Movement Association (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key development in the U.S. was a response to the economic challenges after World War I?

Implementation of the Dawes Plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Scopes Trial was primarily concerned with what controversial issue?

Evolution vs. creationism in education (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which economic phenomenon characterized the U.S. during the late 1920s?

Overproduction and consumer debt (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

Emergence of jazz as a dominant music genre (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Wilson's 14 Points

A set of principles for peace after World War I proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, focused on self-determination, open diplomacy, and international cooperation.

Nativism

A policy of favoring native-born Americans over immigrants, often fueled by fears of foreign influence and competition for resources.

Nativism and anti-immigration post WWI

A period of intense nativism and anti-immigration sentiment in the United States after World War I, driven by fears of radicalism, labor unrest, and competition for jobs and resources.

Palmer Raids

A series of raids conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice in 1919 and 1920, targeting suspected radicals and communists, often without warrants or due process.