1920s America Flashcards
What decade is known as the Roaring Twenties in America?
The 1920s
True or False: The 1920s was a time of economic prosperity in the United States.
True
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited alcohol during the 1920s?
The 18th Amendment
Fill in the blank: The 1920s saw the rise of ________, a cultural movement celebrating African American culture.
Harlem Renaissance
What was the main purpose of the Volstead Act?
To enforce the 18th Amendment
Who was the famous American pilot who made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in 1927?
Charles Lindbergh
What was the name of the popular dance style that emerged during the 1920s?
The Charleston
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a popular jazz musician during the 1920s? A) Louis Armstrong B) Elvis Presley C) Frank Sinatra
A) Louis Armstrong
What was the Scopes Trial primarily about?
The teaching of evolution in schools
True or False: The 1920s saw the rise of mass consumerism.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a period of cultural and artistic explosion in African American communities during the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance
What was the main impact of the stock market crash in 1929?
It led to the Great Depression.
What invention in the 1920s transformed the way Americans received news?
The radio
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment?
It granted women the right to vote.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of Prohibition? A) The 18th Amendment B) The 19th Amendment C) The Volstead Act
A) The 18th Amendment
What was the term used for illegal bars during Prohibition?
Speakeasies
True or False: The 1920s was also known as the Jazz Age.
True
What was the impact of the automobile on American society during the 1920s?
It transformed transportation and urban development.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant cultural movement that emphasized black pride and artistic expression.
Harlem Renaissance
Who was a prominent novelist during the 1920s known for works like ‘The Great Gatsby’?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What was the main goal of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) founded in 1920?
To defend individual rights and liberties.
Multiple Choice: The 1920s saw a rise in which of the following? A) Isolationism B) Internationalism C) Isolation and intervention
B) Internationalism
What major economic event occurred in October 1929?
The stock market crash
True or False: The 1920s was a time of significant technological advancement.
True
