America Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the primary cause of the American economic boom in the 1920s?
Technological advancements and increased consumer spending.
True or False: The 1920s are often referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties.’
True
Fill in the blank: The period of ______________ prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol in the United States.
Prohibition
What major event marked the end of the economic boom in 1929?
The Wall Street Crash.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established Prohibition?
The 18th Amendment.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cultural development during the 1920s? A) Jazz music B) Silent films C) The Great Depression D) Flapper fashion
C) The Great Depression
What was the stock market index that famously crashed in October 1929?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Short Answer: Name one effect of Prohibition on American society.
An increase in organized crime and illegal speakeasies.
True or False: The 1920s saw a significant shift in women’s rights, including the right to vote.
True
What was the name of the cultural movement that celebrated African American art and literature in the 1920s?
The Harlem Renaissance.
Fill in the blank: The stock market crash in October 1929 led to the ____________ of the 1930s.
Great Depression
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s? A) Radio B) Television C) Internet D) Social Media
A) Radio
Short Answer: What was one reason people opposed Prohibition?
It led to an increase in crime and corruption.
True or False: The 1920s was a decade characterized by economic hardship and stagnation.
False
What was the nickname given to illegal bars during Prohibition?
Speakeasies.
