A Flashcards
What decade is associated with significant wealth inequality in the USA, particularly among farmers and workers?
The 1920s
True or False: White farmers generally experienced greater financial success than Black farm workers in the 1920s.
True
Fill in the blank: In the 1920s, many _____ faced discrimination and lower wages compared to their white counterparts in agricultural sectors.
Black farm workers
Which group of workers was often relegated to the lowest-paying jobs in the mining industry during the 1920s?
Immigrants
What was a significant factor contributing to wealth disparity among different racial and ethnic groups in the 1920s?
Systemic racism and discrimination
Multiple Choice: Who had the least economic power in the agricultural workforce during the 1920s?
C) Black farm workers
True or False: The economic boom of the 1920s benefited all racial and ethnic groups equally.
False
What role did labor unions play for miners and agricultural workers in the 1920s?
Labor unions often excluded Black workers and immigrants.
Fill in the blank: The wealth gap in the 1920s was partly due to unequal access to _____ and education.
resources
Short Answer: Name one policy or practice that perpetuated wealth inequality among different racial groups in the 1920s.
Jim Crow laws
Which sector did Black farm workers primarily contribute to during the 1920s?
Agriculture
Multiple Choice: Which demographic was most likely to own farmland in the 1920s?
A) White farmers
True or False: Immigrants in the mining industry were often paid higher wages than their native-born counterparts.
False
Fill in the blank: Economic opportunities for Black farm workers were severely limited due to _____ and discriminatory practices.
racism
Short Answer: What impact did the Great Migration have on Black farm workers in the 1920s?
It led to increased urbanization and job competition.
