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Chapter 20 The Roaring 20s
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11th Grade
01/28/2013

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Which of the following was not true of the economy during the roaring twenties
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Unemployment was high
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WHich of the following statements about the red scare of the 1920s is not true
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The communists were accused of labor unrest, immigrants were feared as communists, there were tens of thousands of communists in the US
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Which of the following was not included in Harding's policies?
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Supported Social reform
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The sudden production and sales with the automobie resulted in...
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A boost in the oil industry, construction of highways, development of a major US industry
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Which of the following describes a farmer in thr 1920's?
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Forced into bankrupcy
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During the 1920s which country was only allowed a certain number of immigrants to enter the US?
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Eastern and Southern Europe
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What procedure did Henry Ford adopt to help make it possible for all americans to own a car?
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Assembly line
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WHich of the following was not a new term associated with the radio, movie, or popular press?
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flappers
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Which did not occur for the first time in 1920s?
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train ride
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Who did not earn his or her name in the Roaring Twenties
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Claude Wright
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The roaring twenties had a reputation of
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fun and prosperity
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President Harding's campaign slogan was...
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Return to Normalcy
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For the first time, americans were able to use___________ in the 1920s
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rapid transit
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As many peaople moved from small villages to cities, what developed?
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Tensions between people
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In the roaring twenties, what kind of act was passed?
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An act that limited the number of immigrants to the US
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What wasnt allowed during the roaring 20s
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Consumption of alcohol
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The roaring twenties was also known as a...
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jazz age
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Over half of America's riches were owned by what percent of the people?
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2%
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Low interest rate sparked the construction of...
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plants, homes, offices, skyscrapers
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What was the most time-efficient way to complete a tast?
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Scientific Management
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Social, racial, and moral beliefs sparked...
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tensions between Americans
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After Warren Harding Died,
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Calvin coolidge became president
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What did the Scopes trial debate?
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Theory of Evolution being taught in schools
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