#1
Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the economic prosperity of the 1920s?
Increased government regulation
Rapid industrialization
High unemployment rates
Decreased consumer spending
#2
What was a significant impact of mass production techniques during the 1920s?
Decrease in product availability
Increase in product quality
Lowering of prices
Rise in artisanal craftsmanship
#3
Which demographic group saw increased participation in consumer culture during the 1920s?
Elderly individuals
Immigrants
Rural farmers
Urban middle class
#4
What was the name given to the widespread cultural shifts in the 1920s, characterized by consumerism, jazz music, and social liberation?
The Progressive Era
The Jazz Age
The Roaring Twenties
The Great Depression
#5
Which technological innovation played a significant role in changing American lifestyles during the 1920s?
Television
Telephone
Radio
Internet
#6
Which consumer product became widely popularized during the 1920s, influencing fashion and lifestyle?
Microwave oven
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Electric iron
#7
Which term best describes the economic philosophy prevalent during the 1920s?
Socialism
Communism
Laissez-faire capitalism
Keynesian economics
#8
What was a significant result of the installment buying system in the 1920s?
Increased savings rates
Reduced consumer debt
Expansion of consumer purchasing power
Decrease in demand for consumer goods
#9
Which industry experienced significant growth during the 1920s due to advancements in technology and transportation?
Agriculture
Textiles
Automobile
Mining
#10
What was one consequence of the widespread use of credit in the 1920s?
Decreased consumer spending
Increased personal savings
Rise in personal debt
Stabilization of the banking sector
#11
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified during the 1920s, impacting consumer behavior?
18th Amendment (Prohibition)
19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage)
20th Amendment (Presidential Succession)
21st Amendment (Repeal of Prohibition)
#12
What was a key feature of the automobile industry in the 1920s that contributed to increased consumer demand?
High production costs
Limited availability of models
Introduction of assembly line manufacturing
Decrease in fuel efficiency
#13
What was one effect of the stock market crash of 1929?
Expansion of the middle class
Decrease in bank failures
Onset of the Great Depression
Stabilization of global markets
#14
Which factor contributed to the decline of agricultural prosperity during the 1920s?
Decrease in demand for agricultural products
Technological advancements in farming
Increase in government subsidies
Rise in commodity prices
#15
What was one consequence of the stock market speculation in the 1920s?
Decreased investor confidence
Increase in long-term investments
Rise in stock prices
Stability in financial markets
#16
Which famous symbol of consumerism emerged during the 1920s, representing the shift towards a more materialistic society?
The Ford Model T
The Sears Catalog
The Coca-Cola bottle
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
#17
Which term describes the widespread belief in the 1920s that the economy would continue to prosper indefinitely?
Market pessimism
Economic depression
Economic optimism
Market speculation