Ch. 10 Good Times and Hard Times

Question 1

a candidate who runs for office with another candidate, such as a vice president.

Answer 1

running mate

Question 2

in election in which one candidate wins by a large majority.

Answer 2

landslide

Question 3

not honest; untrustworthy

Answer 3

dishonest

Question 4

a public disgrace that may damage a reputation

Answer 4

scandal

Question 5

a community next to a city

Answer 5

suburb

Question 6

goods, such as clothing and cars, that people buy and use

Answer 6

consumer goods

Question 7

prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and drinking of alcoholic beverages

Answer 7

prohibition

Question 8

a place selling alcohol illegally during prohibition

Answer 8

speakeasy

Question 9

an opinion made before the facts are known; a judgement is made about someone just on the basis of race or religion

Answer 9

prejudice

Question 10

a time in the 1930’s when the economy was poor and many people could no make enough money to support themselves

Answer 10

Great Depression

Question 11

money invested in a business

Answer 11

stock

Question 12

a tax on a purchase

Answer 12

sales tax

Question 13

to clear off trees and earth to remove minerals

Answer 13

strip mine

Question 14

to lose movement in a body part

Answer 14

paralyze

Question 15

a group of workers who join together to cause change

Answer 15

labor union