American History II: 5 Crisis and Change in the 1920a and 1930w

Which group was most affected by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?

Farmers in the Great Plains

Which political slogan best represented Warren G. Harding’s presidential campaign?

Return to Normalcy

What was the “Lost Generation” known for?

Disillusioned writing that critiqued postwar society

Why was the Ku Klux Klan revived in the 1920s?

Reaction to immigration and cultural change

Which of the following most contributed to the 1929 stock market crash?

Speculative investments and lack of oversight Speculative investments and lack of oversight

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Scopes Trial?

It highlighted the clash between science and religion

Which of the following describes an economic trend of the late 1920s prior to the crash?

Overproduction and uneven wealth distribution

How did popular culture help Americans cope with the Great Depression?

Through music, film, and literature that provided escapism and hope

What made Calvin Coolidge’s presidency distinct?

Minimal government intervention and a quiet demeanor

Why did Al Smith face significant opposition in the 1928 presidential election?

He was Catholic and anti prohibition

What event symbolized the public’s disapproval of Hoover’s response to the Depression?

The Bonus Army protest in Washington

What economic change most characterized the United States during the 1920s?

Expansion of consumer culture through credit and advertising

What did the Harlem Renaissance primarily promote?

Black cultural pride and artistic expression

What was the primary goal of the Immigration Act of 1924?

Limit immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

What was a major reason for the urban

rural divide in the 1920s?

What was the key social impact of the Great Depression on American families?

Widespread unemployment and displacement

What was Herbert Hoover’s main approach to the economic crisis of the 1930s?

Promoting voluntary cooperation and minimal federal intervention

What was one of the defining characteristics of the 1920 Census results?

It was the first time more Americans lived in cities than in rural areas