Impact of Increased Communications in the United States
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Which form of communication was truly new to the 1920s?

  • Telegraph
  • National magazines
  • Radio (correct)
  • Local newspapers

What major development contributed to the creation of a nationwide culture in the 1920s?

  • Decrease in communication channels
  • Rapid growth of local newspapers
  • Expansion of national radio networks (correct)
  • Increased regionalism

Which medium of communication became the most important in linking Americans together in the 1920s?

  • Local newspapers
  • Telephone
  • National magazines
  • Radio (correct)

What was a significant factor contributing to American economic growth in the early 20th century?

<p>Invention of new plastics and synthetic fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry saw a significant increase in the number of homes wired with electricity between 1920-1930?

<p>Motion picture industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What played a key role in the distribution of commercially processed foods across the United States?

<p>Chain stores and supermarkets like A &amp; P (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the addition of sound to motion pictures impact the film industry in the 1920s?

<p>It significantly increased the number of people watching films nationwide. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the communications revolution have on American society in the 1920s?

<p>It allowed for the quick emergence and spread of fads and obsessions nationwide. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which athlete mentioned in the text became a nationwide hero during the 1920s?

<p>Babe Ruth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What popular activities were enjoyed by men and women across the country in the 1920s according to the text?

<p>Flagpole sitting, marathon dancing, and goldfish swallowing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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