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The 1920s -Chapter 24
Test Description: Eight Grade Social Studies and US History Regents questions about the "return to normalcy", nativism, the Great Migration and some on the Harlem Renaissance.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) In 1920, when Presidential candidate Warren G. Harding called for a
A
increased support for Progressive Era programs and the League of Nations
B
reduced international involvement and less government regulation of business
C
increased farm production and an emphasis on the rural lifestyle
D
reduced racial segregation and the elimination of discrimination against women.
2) Which event represents an expression of nativism during the 1920?
A
rise in popularity of spectator sports
B
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
C
the trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution
D
Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight
3) Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?
A
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
B
Help Wanted Irish Need Not Apply
C
Go West Young Man
D
America First in War and Peace
4) Which characteristic of the 1920s is illustrated by the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti?
A
opposition to separation of church and state
B
intolerance toward immigrants
C
hostility toward woman's suffrage
D
support for segregation
5) Which action is an example of nativism in the 1920s?
A
provision of credit to farmers
B
widespread violation of Prohibition laws
C
passage of laws restricting immigration
D
efforts to improve living conditions for Native American Indians
6) Which action by the federal government during the late 1800s is an example of nativism?
A
creation of tribal reservations in the East
B
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
C
grants of financial aid to western farmers
D
support of the contruction of transcontinental railroads
7) What was one effect of the Bolshevik Revolution (October 1917) on the United States?
A
Immigration laws were changed to allow refugees from Russia
B
Nativism increased, leading to the Red Scare.
C
The Allied Powers needed fewer United States troops.
D
Federal courts banned anti-immigrant groups.
8) The migration of African Americans to the North during and following World War I was mainly a result of the
A
impact of affirmative action programs
B
efforts of the civil rights movement
C
availability of new factory jobs
D
success of military desegregation
9) What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?
A
restriction of immigration
B
growth of communism
C
increase in organized crime
D
destruction of family values
10) National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th Amendment, state that
A
alcoholic beverages could only be sold in government-run stores
B
only imported alcoholic beverages would be sold
C
the manufactue and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned.
D
Americans must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
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