Chapter 24

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What role did advertising play in the consumer economy of the 1920s?

It focused solely on promoting public services.
It served as a key institution promoting consumer goods. (correct)
It was secondary to the effects of the stock market.
It discouraged consumer spending.

Which movie is recognized as the first 'talkie' that marked the decline of silent films?

City Lights
The Jazz Singer (correct)
The Kid
Metropolis

Who was considered the top box office attraction during the 1920s?

Charlie Chaplin (correct)
Rudolph Valentino
Clara Bow
Al Jolson

What was the primary demographic that frequently attended movies during the 1920s?

People of all ages who visited theaters regularly. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant societal change did many Americans experience in the 1920s that affected their consumption habits?

An increase in disposable income allowing for credit purchases. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary innovation that made the Model T Ford affordable for the average American?

Implementation of mass production techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the assembly line on Ford's production process?

It allowed for significant reductions in production time and costs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major effect of the rise of automobile ownership in the United States during the 1920s?

Decrease in demand for public transportation systems. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which individual was the first to successfully fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Charles Lindbergh (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the social changes brought about by the automobile boom in the 1920s?

Expansion of streetcar suburbs into automobile suburbs. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Charles Lindbergh's flight have on American society in the 1920s?

It made him an international hero and boosted the airline industry. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did newly developed household appliances in the 1920s affect women's roles?

They increased standards of domestic work, leading to more tasks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change in advertising during the 1920s?

Radio became a primary medium for reaching a mass audience. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the development of radio in the 1920s?

It facilitated national unity by broadcasting the same programs nationwide. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did companies like Boeing and Ford contribute to the aviation industry in the 1930s?

They developed airplanes specifically for passenger transport. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of radio on American sports culture?

It allowed Americans to experience sports entertainment firsthand. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key reason for the rise of nativism at the end of the 19th century?

An influx of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the trial involving Sacco and Vanzetti?

They were executed despite the lack of direct evidence linking them to the crime. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sports figure is noted for transforming baseball from a low-scoring game?

Babe Ruth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What legislation introduced numerical limits on immigration to preserve American homogeneity?

The Emergency Immigration Act of 1921 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of the 1890 census that the National Origins Act of 1924 utilized for immigration quotas?

2% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which two groups notably supported the National Origins Act of 1924?

The Ku Klux Klan and labor unions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did President Wilson reportedly have after watching 'The Birth of a Nation'?

He praised it as an accurate representation of history. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary Childs Nerney describe the opposition to 'The Birth of a Nation' in her letter?

Indicating that efforts to censor the film were largely ineffective. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred following the release of 'The Birth of a Nation'?

A second incarnation of the Klan was established at Stone Mountain, Georgia. (C) Signup and view all the answers

1920s Movie Popularity

Movies became hugely popular in the 1920s, drawing large crowds to "movie palaces" for affordable entertainment.

Silent Movie Stars

In the early 1920s' silent movies, actors like Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin gained massive fame.

The Jazz Singer

The first "talkie" (movie with sound), released in 1927, marked a significant shift in the movie industry.

1920s Consumerism

The 1920s saw increased consumer spending due to credit and affordable consumer goods (especially automobiles).