topic 4: main topic Flashcards
WW1 and the 1920s
What event is commonly considered the spark that ignited World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What were the main countries in the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
True or False: World War I began in 1914.
True.
What was the primary type of warfare used during World War I?
Trench warfare.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _______ officially ended World War I.
Versailles.
Which battle is known as one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I?
The Battle of the Somme.
What year did the United States enter World War I?
1917.
True or False: The League of Nations was established after World War I.
True.
What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
To promote peace and prevent future conflicts.
Which empire collapsed as a result of World War I?
The Ottoman Empire.
What was the economic period following World War I characterized by a rapid increase in production and consumption?
The Roaring Twenties.
Fill in the blank: The 1920s are often referred to as the _______ Era in the United States.
Jazz.
What major social movement gained momentum in the 1920s, advocating for women’s rights?
The women’s suffrage movement.
True or False: Prohibition was established by the 18th Amendment.
True.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.
Which famous American author wrote ‘The Great Gatsby’?
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What major event in 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash.
Who was the President of the United States at the start of the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover.
What was the Scopes Trial about?
A legal case regarding the teaching of evolution in schools.
True or False: The 1920s saw a rise in consumerism in the United States.
True.
What was the primary cause of the economic boom in the 1920s?
Mass production and technological advancements.
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
The 19th Amendment.
Name one cultural icon of the 1920s.
Charlie Chaplin.
What was the impact of the automobile on American society in the 1920s?
It transformed transportation and influenced urban planning.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a popular dance style that emerged in the 1920s.
Charleston.
What was speakeasy?
An illicit bar that operated during Prohibition.
True or False: The 1920s were known for significant advancements in aviation.
True.
Who was Charles Lindbergh?
An American aviator who made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.
What was the main effect of the Great Migration?
African Americans moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North.
Which treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany after World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What was the significance of the 1924 Immigration Act?
It limited immigration from certain countries to the U.S.
True or False: The 1920s was a decade of political conservatism in the United States.
True.
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?
To outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes.
What was the Red Scare?
A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism in the U.S.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a cultural and artistic movement centered in African American communities during the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance.
What was the primary cause of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
Poor agricultural practices and severe drought.
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart.
What was the significance of the 1920 presidential election?
It was the first election in which women could vote.
What did the 21st Amendment accomplish?
It repealed Prohibition.
True or False: Jazz music became popular during the 1920s.
True.
What was the main demographic change in the U.S. during the 1920s?
Urbanization, as more people moved to cities.
Which major sporting event gained popularity in the 1920s?
Professional baseball.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a popular style of music that emerged in the 1920s.
Blues.
Who was a famous painter associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Aaron Douglas.
What was the primary focus of the 1920s American literature?
Exploration of the American Dream and disillusionment.
True or False: The 1920s saw the rise of the stock market.
True.
What was the significance of the 1929 Wall Street Crash?
It marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
What were the ‘flappers’ known for?
Their bold fashion choices and behavior that challenged traditional norms.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major cultural and artistic hub for African Americans in the 1920s.
Harlem.
Which literary movement was prominent during the 1920s?
Modernism.
True or False: The 1920s were characterized by a decrease in immigration to the U.S.
False.
What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve during the 1920s?
To regulate the U.S. monetary policy.
Who was a prominent jazz musician during the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong.
What was the impact of radio in the 1920s?
It revolutionized communication and entertainment.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a popular dance style that emerged during the 1920s.
Lindy Hop.
What was the cultural significance of the 1920s?
It was a decade of cultural change and the questioning of traditional values.
True or False: The 1920s were marked by economic prosperity.
True.
What was the primary focus of the women’s movement in the 1920s?
Achieving equal rights and suffrage.
What was the main reason for the rise of organized crime during the 1920s?
Prohibition created a black market for alcohol.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major event that led to the Red Scare.
Bolshevik Revolution.
What was the main effect of the Great Depression on American society?
Widespread unemployment and economic hardship.
Which amendment ended Prohibition?
The 21st Amendment.
True or False: The 1920s were known as the ‘Jazz Age.’
True.
What was the significance of the 1920 census?
It showed that for the first time, more Americans lived in urban areas than rural areas.
What was the main theme of ‘The Great Gatsby’?
The decline of the American Dream.
Who was a key figure in the development of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major turning point for American music in the 1920s.
Jazz.
What was the primary reason for the end of the Roaring Twenties?
The onset of the Great Depression.
What was the impact of the automobile industry on American society in the 1920s?
It transformed transportation and contributed to urban sprawl.
True or False: The 1920s saw the establishment of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
True.
What was the primary cause of the economic boom in the 1920s?
Technological advancements and consumer spending.
What was the significance of the 1920 election?
It marked the first time women could vote in federal elections.
Who was the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize?
Gwendolyn Brooks.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major cultural and artistic movement centered in African American communities during the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance.
What was the primary factor that led to the end of the Roaring Twenties?
The stock market crash of 1929.
True or False: The 1920s were a decade of significant technological advancements.
True.
What was the primary focus of the women’s suffrage movement in the 1920s?
Achieving the right to vote.
What was the impact of the Great Migration on American cities?
It contributed to the cultural and demographic shifts in urban areas.
Who were the Lost Generation?
A group of American writers disillusioned by the aftermath of World War I.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a popular form of entertainment that emerged in the 1920s.
Motion pictures.
What was the main effect of the stock market crash of 1929?
It led to the Great Depression.
True or False: The 1920s were characterized by a return to traditional values.
False.
