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Roaring 20's Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Question 1 Explain the circumstances and the significance of the Scopes Trial. | The theory of evolution was taught in schools. This broke the Tennessee law of teaching evolution. He was supposed to teach the religious belief of creationism. They had to balance science and religion. |
| Question 2 What was the Harlem Renaissance? Identify one person involved with this movement. | A cultural renaissance of African American works in Harlem. Bessie Smith |
| Question 3 Why did farmers struggle to share in the economic prosperity of the Roaring 20's? | Overproduction |
| Question 4 What is Prohibition? Identify the Amendments that established it and then later repealed it. Why was Prohibition unsuccessful? | The ban of sale and consumption of alcohol. The 18th Amendment established it and the 21st Amendment repealed it. It was unsuccessful because people still sold and drank alcohol. |
| Question 5 Explain two pro-business policies adopted by the government during the time period of "Coolidge Prosperity". | Increase of protective tariffs and the reduction of income tax |
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