america 1920-1938 Flashcards
What decade is often referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
The 1920s
True or False: The 18th Amendment established Prohibition in the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major cultural movement among African Americans during the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance
What economic event marked the end of the Roaring Twenties?
The Great Depression
Who was the President of the United States at the start of the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What was the primary cause of the stock market crash in 1929?
Speculation and overvaluation of stocks
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression? A) Bank failures B) Drought C) Overproduction D) High wages
D) High wages
What program was created by Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression?
The New Deal
True or False: The Dust Bowl was a result of poor agricultural practices and drought in the 1930s.
True
What was the name of the social security program established during the New Deal?
Social Security Act
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of radio addresses delivered by FDR to communicate with the American public.
Fireside Chats
Short Answer: What was the primary goal of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)?
To stimulate industrial growth and improve labor conditions
Who wrote ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, a novel depicting the struggles during the Great Depression?
John Steinbeck
Multiple Choice: Which New Deal agency focused on creating jobs through public works? A) CCC B) SEC C) TVA D) WPA
D) WPA
What year did the United States officially enter World War II?
1941
True or False: The 1920s was a decade characterized by economic prosperity and cultural change.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant trial that highlighted the conflict between science and religion in the 1920s.
Scopes Monkey Trial
Short Answer: What did the 21st Amendment accomplish?
It repealed Prohibition.
What was the primary focus of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) established in 1933?
To insure bank deposits and restore public confidence in the banking system
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Great Depression? A) Decrease in unemployment B) Increase in industrial production C) Widespread poverty D) Economic growth
C) Widespread poverty
What did the term ‘New Deal Coalition’ refer to?
A coalition of diverse groups that supported FDR’s New Deal policies.
True or False: The New Deal was universally accepted and did not face any opposition.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major public works project that aimed to provide electricity to rural areas.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Short Answer: What was the significance of the Wagner Act?
It protected workers’ rights to unionize and bargain collectively.
