12 Questions
What industry was considered the backbone of economic growth during the decade of prosperity?
Automobile
Which sector experienced significant expansion due to the growth of the automobile industry?
Construction
What percentage of the world's cars did American companies produce during the period of prosperity?
75%
How did Americans view their standard of living during the era?
As a sacred acquisition
Which group did not share in the prosperity of the decade?
Farmers
Who were considered cultural heroes during the era of prosperity?
Engineers
What was the strategy used by corporations against labor unions in the 1920s?
Promoting welfare capitalism and employee well-being
Which organization proposed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the 1920s?
National Woman's Party
What symbol emerged as a rebellion against Prohibition and a representation of female liberation in the 1920s?
Flapper
What was the outcome of the 1923 Supreme Court case that overturned a minimum wage law?
Repudiated Muller v. Oregon
Which administration became known for its corruption in American history?
Harding administration
What increased the role of government in crime control and created new categories of crime according to the text?
Eighteenth Amendment
Test your knowledge on the business boom in America during the 1920s, focusing on topics such as the dominance of automobiles, expansion of multinational corporations, and economic growth.
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