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1920s American Social and Political Issues Quiz

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

19th Amendment

Explanation

The 19th Amendment granted women suffrage in 1920.

Who was the president of the United States during most of the 1920s?

Calvin Coolidge

Explanation

Calvin Coolidge served as president from 1923 to 1929.

Which group experienced significant discrimination and racial violence during the 1920s, leading to the formation of the NAACP?

African Americans

Explanation

African Americans faced discrimination, prompting the formation of the NAACP.

Who wrote the novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is often regarded as a quintessential portrayal of the Jazz Age in America?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Explanation

F. Scott Fitzgerald authored 'The Great Gatsby', capturing the essence of the Jazz Age.

Who was the leader of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his poetry and role in promoting African American culture?

Langston Hughes

Explanation

Langston Hughes played a prominent role in the Harlem Renaissance.

Which cultural movement of the 1920s challenged traditional values and embraced new forms of expression?

Lost Generation

Explanation

The Lost Generation criticized traditional values and explored new forms of art.

What was the major cause of the Great Depression in the United States during the late 1920s and early 1930s?

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Explanation

The stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, leading to economic downturn.

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

The Wall Street Crash of 1929

Explanation

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 signaled the start of the Great Depression.

Who was the famous aviator that made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927?

Charles Lindbergh

Explanation

Charles Lindbergh achieved the historic feat of solo transatlantic flight.

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Which scandal during the 1920s involved government officials accepting bribes for granting oil drilling rights on public lands?

Teapot Dome scandal

Explanation

The Teapot Dome scandal involved corrupt officials accepting bribes for oil rights.

#11

Who led the United States during the Prohibition era, enforcing the ban on alcohol?

Eliot Ness

Explanation

Eliot Ness was a key figure in enforcing Prohibition laws.

#12

What was the term used to describe the women who rebelled against traditional societal norms by wearing shorter skirts, bobbing their hair, and engaging in more liberated behavior during the 1920s?

Flappers

Explanation

Flappers were women who defied traditional norms through their fashion and behavior.

#13

Which famous trial in 1925 tested a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools?

Scopes Monkey Trial

Explanation

The Scopes Monkey Trial challenged laws against teaching evolution in schools.

#14

Which organization was formed in the 1920s to combat the rise of communism and anarchism in the United States?

American Protective League

Explanation

The American Protective League formed to counter communist and anarchist movements.

#15

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury during the 1920s and is credited with implementing economic policies that contributed to the economic boom of the decade?

Andrew Mellon

Explanation

Andrew Mellon implemented economic policies contributing to the 1920s economic boom.

1920s American Social and Political Issues Quiz

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Who was the president of the United States during most of the 1920s?

Which group experienced significant discrimination and racial violence during the 1920s, leading to the formation of the NAACP?

Who wrote the novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is often regarded as a quintessential portrayal of the Jazz Age in America?

Who was the leader of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his poetry and role in promoting African American culture?

Which cultural movement of the 1920s challenged traditional values and embraced new forms of expression?

What was the major cause of the Great Depression in the United States during the late 1920s and early 1930s?

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Who was the famous aviator that made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927?

Which scandal during the 1920s involved government officials accepting bribes for granting oil drilling rights on public lands?

Who led the United States during the Prohibition era, enforcing the ban on alcohol?

What was the term used to describe the women who rebelled against traditional societal norms by wearing shorter skirts, bobbing their hair, and engaging in more liberated behavior during the 1920s?

Which famous trial in 1925 tested a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools?

Which organization was formed in the 1920s to combat the rise of communism and anarchism in the United States?

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury during the 1920s and is credited with implementing economic policies that contributed to the economic boom of the decade?

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