Standard 16 Review – Flashcards
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The term "Red Scare" refers to
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U.S. concerns about communism
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Tin Pan Alley is most associated with
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Irving Berlin
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Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the plight of U.S. farmers during the 1920s?
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They suffered because of falling prices caused by overproduction
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A U.S. citizens terrified by ideas of the Bolsheviks and caught up in the "Red Scare" was most concerned about
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communism
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Immigration restrictions of the 1920s were closely tied to
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the Red Scare
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Langston Hughes and other African American writers are associated most closely with
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the Harlem Renaissance
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Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the
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increase productivity with the assembly line process
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The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
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radio
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What was the term 'talkies' referring to?
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motion pictures.
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It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was
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it helped to create a common culture in the United States.
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Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?
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It brought the African-American experience into the cultural conscious of the country.
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Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?
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women of the 1920s who listened to jazz, wore short hair and skirts, and challenged standards of behavior for women
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Louis Armstrong rose to fame in the 1920s as a(n)
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jazz musician
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If you were going to go to a movie about the person that invented the "motion picture," which movie title would you choose?
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Oh, Edison!
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Which of the following is NOT associated with Henry Ford
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motion pictures
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Combining jazz, ragtime and blues, Tin Pan Alley was a musical center in what city?
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New York
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RESTRICTIONS OF IMMIGRATION IN 1920S continued discrimination against those from Asia and added limitations to ___________ immigrants as well.
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Polish
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This music originated at the turn of the 20th century, became synonymous with the Harlem Renaissance, grew steadily in popularity through the start of the Great Depression, and is considered a uniquely American art form.
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jazz
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What would BEST explain the increased totals for all cars made in the 1920s?
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better mass production techniques
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How did the automobile impact the American landscape?
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The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.
