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Roaring Twenties
Review Questions for the Roaring Twenties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did Americans want to return to after World War I? | "Normalcy" - where the United States returns to a policy of isolation. |
| What term describes a form of communication that reaches a wide audience? | Mass media |
| What is capitalism? | An economic system based on private property and free enterprise. |
| Who were the 2 anarchists that were arrested for bank robbery and executed, most likely for their political beliefs? | Sacco and Vanzetti |
| Which individual piloted the Spirit of St. Louis non-stop from New York to Paris? | Charles Lindbergh |
| Who were flappers? | Women with short hair, short skirts, and lots of makeup who rebelled against "normal" social behavior. |
| What change in automobile ownership occurred during the Roaring Twenties? | More people owned cars, and more 2 car families were common |
| What are some reasons why people were able to afford luxury items like cars and radios? | On average, wages were increasing for the working class. |
| Why were many people able to attend spectator sports? | Working class people typically had more leisure time - most worked 40 hours Monday-Friday. |
| What was Prohibition? | The banning of the sale, manufacture, transportation, and consumption of alcohol. |
| What amendment started Prohibition? | The 18th Amendment |
| What amendment ended Prohibition? | The 21st Amendment |
| What was the Harlem Renaissance? | A rebirth/explosion of African American culture - it included literature, music, and the arts. |
| Who was one of the most famous literary figures of the Harlem Renaissance? (hint: "I Too!!!" | Langston Hughes |
| What was the Red Scare? | When many Americans feared that communism was going to spread to the United States. |
| What scientific theory was in question during the Scopes ("Monkey") Trial? | The theory of evolution - said that human beings have gradually evolved over time. Conflicted with the religious belief in creationism - the belief that God created man. |
| What was the purpose of quota laws? | To place numerical limitations on how many immigrants would be allowed entry into the United States. |
| What is xenophobia? | The fear of foreigners. |
| Who was the most famous gangster during the Roaring Twenties? | Al Capone |
| What was the name of the gang shooting that happened in a Chicago garage? | The St. Valentine's Day Massacre |
| What variety shows feature singing, dancing, comedy, and magic acts? | vaudeville shows |
| What were movies with sound called? | Talkies |
| What was the goal of the Harlem Renaissance? | To prove, through cultural accomplishments, that African Americans should be viewed with equality. |
| Name a few sports heroes that emerged during the 1920's. | Babe Ruth (baseball), Red Grange (football), Bobby Jones (golf) |
| What were some reasons why Prohibition was a good idea? | It would prevent violence, accidents, and financial irresponsibility. |
| What were some reasons why Prohibition was a bad idea? | Many people would protest, people would obtain alcohol illegally (organized crime), it would hurt businesses that depended on the sale of alcohol. |
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