Racial Intolerance, Anti-Immigrant Attitudes, and the Red Scare-American Studies-Content Statements 16 and 17

What was a major cause of racial tension in northern cities following World War I?

The Great Migration of African Americans

Which of the following was a key effect of the Great Migration on northern cities?

Increased competition for jobs and housing

Which of the following was an example of racial violence in the post-World War I era?

Urban race riots

The enforcement of Jim Crow laws in the South after World War I led to:

Continued racial segregation and disenfranchisement

The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s expanded its focus beyond African Americans to also target these groups.

Catholics, Jews, and immigrants

A government policy that reflected post-World War I nativism.

Immigration quotas

The primary cause of the Red Scare of 1919-1920.

The spread of Communism

How the Red Scare impacted immigrants in the United States.

Widespread incarceration and deportation

An event that contributed to fears that led to the Red Scare.

The Russian Revolution

How post-war labor strikes contributed to the Red Scare.

Evidence of Communist influence in the U.S.

Which innovation revolutionized industrial production in the 1920s?

The assembly line

How did the automobile impact American society in the 1920s?

It led to greater urbanization and mobility

Which new form of entertainment became widely popular during the 1920s?

Talking motion pictures

What was a key effect of commercial radio broadcasts in the 1920s?

Strengthened cultural unity across regions

How did wider circulation of newspapers and magazines affect American society?

It helped spread national trends and ideas

What was one cultural impact of the increased standard of living in the 1920s?

Increased consumer spending on leisure activities

Which technological innovation contributed to the rise of national consumer culture?

The radio

How did commercial aircraft impact American society in the 1920s?

It increased the speed of long-distance travel

What was a major effect of mass production techniques in the 1920s?

Increased availability of consumer goods

The economic boom of the 1920s led to:

Higher consumer spending and urbanization

How did the automobile contribute to social changes in the 1920s?

It allowed for greater personal freedom and mobility

Which factor contributed to increased mass production and consumption in the 1920s?

The availability of credit

How did technological innovations in communication influence American society?

They helped create a shared national identity.

The increased popularity of radios and movies in the 1920s contributed to:

National mass culture

The affordability of automobiles in the 1920s was largely due to:

The assembly line