Chapters 21 & 22 Quiz Flashcards

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In the 1920s, the 'flapper' lifestyle...

was largely rejected by upper-class women.

had a particular impact on urban lower-middle-class and working-class single women. (correct)

was largely reserved for upper-class women.

was simply a clothing fad.

As part of his Asian diplomacy, President Theodore Roosevelt...

mediated a peace conference between Russia and Japan in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1905.

All these answers are correct. (correct)

sent a fleet of battleships to Japan as a show of American military power.

signed a secret agreement with Japan to ensure continued American trade in Asia.

The Sabotage Act and the Sedition Act of 1918...

made illegal any public expression opposing the war. (correct)

were rarely if ever enforced by the Wilson administration.

were created after the Supreme Court invalidated the Espionage Act of 1917.

eliminated jury trials for anyone charged under these laws.

The so-called 'Zimmermann telegram'...

included a proposal for the return of the American Southwest to Mexico. Signup and view all the answers

The immediate spark for hostilities in Europe in 1914 was...

the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Signup and view all the answers

The National Origins Act of 1924...

entirely banned immigration from East Asia to the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Al Smith lost the 1928 presidential election, in part because...

All these answers are correct. Signup and view all the answers

As secretary of commerce, Herbert Hoover considered himself...

a champion of business cooperation. Signup and view all the answers

President Woodrow Wilson's 'Fourteen Points' included...

an end to secret treaties. Signup and view all the answers

In the United States during World War I, the Committee on Public Information (CPI)...

became increasingly sensationalist in its information campaign. Signup and view all the answers

In the 1920s, a growing interest in birth control among middle-class women resulted from...

both the desire to delay childbirth to pursue a career outside of the home, and the attitude that sexual activity should not be for procreation only. Signup and view all the answers

President Theodore Roosevelt defined 'civilized' and 'uncivilized' nations on the basis of...

both race and economic development. Signup and view all the answers

The 1904 'Roosevelt Corollary'...

stated that the U.S. had a right to intervene in the affairs of neighboring countries. Signup and view all the answers

Marcus Garvey...

encouraged African Americans to reject assimilation into white society. Signup and view all the answers

American casualties in World War I...

were as likely to be from disease as from combat. Signup and view all the answers

In 1919, the Red Scare in the United States...

was partly motivated by a series of bombings. Signup and view all the answers

During the 1920s, when $1,800 was considered the minimum annual income for a decent standard of living, the average annual income of a worker was approximately...

$1,500. Signup and view all the answers

The election of 1920 saw...

voters turn away from idealism and toward 'normalcy.' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flappers and Women in the 1920s

The "flapper" lifestyle predominantly influenced urban lower-middle-class and working-class single women.
Associated with a newfound sense of independence and rebellion against traditional norms.

Theodore Roosevelt's Asian Diplomacy

Roosevelt signed a secret agreement with Japan to secure American trade in Asia.
Mediated the peace conference between Russia and Japan in 1905 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Sent a fleet of battleships to Japan as a display of American military strength.

War Legislation in 1918

The Sabotage Act and the Sedition Act of 1918 prohibited public opposition to the war.
Focused enforcement on dissenting voices, particularly targeting German Americans.

Zimmermann Telegram

The telegram revealed Germany's proposition to return the American Southwest to Mexico.
Intercepted by U.S. agents, it shifted public opinion towards supporting U.S. involvement in World War I.

Spark of World War I

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered hostilities in Europe.
Marked a significant turning point leading to the outbreak of the war.

Immigration Legislation

The National Origins Act of 1924 completely banned immigration from East Asia.
Established rigid annual immigration limits and a quota system for immigrant admission.

Al Smith and the 1928 Election

Al Smith's failure to secure votes in the South contributed to his loss in the presidential election.
His ties to the oil industry and a financial scandal also affected his campaign negatively.

Herbert Hoover's Views

As secretary of commerce, Hoover viewed himself as a proponent of business cooperation.
Advocated for a balanced approach to government and commerce within capitalist society.

Wilson's Fourteen Points

Wilson's plan for peace included the abolition of secret treaties.
Aimed at establishing a framework for international politics post-WWI.

Committee on Public Information (CPI)

The CPI during WWI provided increasingly sensationalist information to rally public support.
Controlled narrative and messaging surrounding the American war effort.

Birth Control Movement in the 1920s

Rising interest in birth control was driven by attitudes that sexual activity should not solely serve procreation.
Middle-class women's desires for career opportunities and personal freedom influenced this growing movement.

Roosevelt Corollary

The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary asserted the U.S. right to intervene in neighboring countries' affairs.
Developed from concerns over stability in the Western Hemisphere.

Marcus Garvey's Influence

Marcus Garvey promoted African American pride while opposing assimilation into white society.
Advocated for economic independence and the rejection of capitalism.

Technological Advancements in the 1920s

Products like home appliances, plastics, and electronics gained popularity and transformed daily life.
This growth represented broader consumer trends in post-war America.

Casualties of World War I

American casualties in WWI were comparable to disease and combat-related losses.
Roughly 350,000 losses included both direct combat and illness.

The Red Scare of 1919

Motivated by a series of bombings, the Red Scare led to government raids and deportations.
Resulted in widespread fear and a crackdown on perceived leftist threats.

Economic Standards in the 1920s

Average annual income for workers was about $1,500, slightly lower than the $1,800 deemed necessary for a decent standard of living.
Highlighted economic disparities during the decade.

Election of 1920 and Political Shift

The election illustrated a shift in voter sentiment from idealism, post-WWI, to a desire for "normalcy."
Marked a return to conservative governance under Warren G. Harding after the Wilson era.

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Test your knowledge on the themes and trends of Chapters 21 and 22. This quiz focuses on key concepts and definitions related to the lifestyle and social impacts during the 1920s, particularly the 'flapper' movement. Perfect for students seeking to grasp the historical context of that era.