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  • 1/30 Questions

    The next five questions relate to the Political Cartoon "Shutting Out the Light"The two men in this cartoon are

    • Radicals (anarchists or communists)
    • Union members
    • Nativists
    • Government officials
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This quiz focuses on the political landscape of the 1920s in the United States, exploring themes like communism, tariffs, and nativism. It assesses understanding of the period's economic policies, international agreements, and societal fears, providing insights into the era's complex political dynamics.

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  • 2. 

    According to Attorney Gen. A. Mitchell Palmer, what was "eating its way into the home of the American workman, its sharp tongues.....licking the alters of the churches"?

    • Communism

    • The philosophy of nativism

    • The hopelessness of poverty

    • Isolationism

    Correct Answer
    A. Communism
    Explanation
    Attorney Gen. A. Mitchell Palmer believed that communism was "eating its way into the home of the American workman, its sharp tongues.....licking the alters of the churches." This suggests that Palmer viewed communism as a dangerous ideology that was infiltrating American society and institutions, including the homes of the working class and places of worship. He likely saw communism as a threat to American values, traditions, and religious beliefs, and believed it needed to be addressed and combated.

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  • 3. 

    These two were accused of the robbery and murder of a payroll master and his guard in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1925.

    • Abbott and Costello

    • Groucho and Harpo Marx

    • Sacco and Vanzetti

    • Coolidge and Harding

    Correct Answer
    A. Sacco and Vanzetti
    Explanation
    Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of the robbery and murder of a payroll master and his guard in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1925. The other options, Abbott and Costello, Groucho and Harpo Marx, and Coolidge and Harding, are all incorrect and unrelated to the case.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following was most closely tied to the public's negative reactions to organized labor in the 1920's?

    • Fears of rising prices

    • Fears of communism

    • Fears of a depression

    • Resentment of labor's advances

    Correct Answer
    A. Fears of communism
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, there was a widespread fear of communism in the United States, known as the Red Scare. This fear was fueled by the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union, as well as labor strikes and bombings carried out by radical groups. Many Americans associated organized labor with communism, leading to negative reactions towards labor unions. The fear of communism threatened the stability of the capitalist system and fueled distrust towards any labor movement, contributing to the public's negative reactions to organized labor in the 1920s.

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  • 5. 

    John L. Lewis is most closely associated with which of the following?

    • The coal miners' strike

    • The Boston polic strike

    • The Teapot Dome scandal

    • The Elk Hills scandal

    Correct Answer
    A. The coal miners' strike
    Explanation
    John L. Lewis is most closely associated with the coal miners' strike. This is because John L. Lewis was a prominent labor leader and the president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). He played a crucial role in organizing and leading several coal miners' strikes throughout his career, advocating for better working conditions, wages, and benefits for coal miners. His leadership and influence in the labor movement made him closely associated with the coal miners' strike.

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  • 6. 

    This system was established by Congress in 1921 - it established a maximum number of people who could enter the United States from each foreign country.  The goal was to sharply cut the number of immigrants to the United States from Eastern European countries.

    • The Quota System

    • The Red Scare

    • The Fordney - McCumber Tariff

    • The Gentlemen's Agreement

    Correct Answer
    A. The Quota System
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Quota System. The explanation is that the Quota System was established by Congress in 1921 to limit the number of immigrants entering the United States from each foreign country. Its purpose was to reduce the number of immigrants from Eastern European countries, as part of a broader effort to restrict immigration. The Quota System set a maximum number of immigrants allowed from each country, based on a percentage of the number of people from that country already living in the United States.

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  • 7. 

    What might an anarchist have said about the scandals that plagued President Harding's administration?

    • In a successful government, all officials should be chosen by the public

    • The scandals are more proof that all forms of government should be abolished

    • Such scandals would not happen in a communist government

    • Mistakes made by cabinet members should not damage the reputation of the president

    Correct Answer
    A. The scandals are more proof that all forms of government should be abolished
    Explanation
    An anarchist would argue that the scandals in President Harding's administration are further evidence that all forms of government should be abolished. Anarchists believe in the absence of any form of government or authority, advocating for a society where individuals are free to govern themselves. They view government as inherently corrupt and believe that any concentration of power will inevitably lead to abuse and scandals. Therefore, the scandals in Harding's administration would only reinforce their belief that government is unnecessary and should be abolished altogether.

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  • 8. 

    Nativists who found fault with the Emergency Quota Acts of 1921 would have been most likely to say which of the following?

    • It did not restrict immigration enough

    • It threatened industry with a labor shortage

    • It discriminated against the wrong immigrants

    • It violated US principles by restricting immigration

    Correct Answer
    A. It did not restrict immigration enough
    Explanation
    Nativists who found fault with the Emergency Quota Acts of 1921 would have been most likely to say that it did not restrict immigration enough. This answer suggests that the nativists believed that the quota acts should have imposed stricter limitations on immigration. They may have argued that the acts did not effectively protect American jobs and culture from the perceived threats posed by immigrants.

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  • 9. 

    The next five questions deal with the map titled "Civil Air Routes, 1918 - 1930"When was Washington, DC first served by a civil air route

    • 1918

    • 1921

    • By 1930

    • After 1930

    Correct Answer
    A. 1918
    Explanation
    Washington, DC was first served by a civil air route in 1918.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following rose dramatically in the early 1920's and caused a major drop in imports to the United States?

    • Wages

    • Labor union membership

    • Tariffs

    • The build up of armaments

    Correct Answer
    A. Tariffs
    Explanation
    Tariffs refer to taxes or duties imposed on imported goods. In the early 1920s, the United States implemented high tariffs on foreign goods through the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act. This protectionist policy aimed to safeguard domestic industries by making imported goods more expensive. As a result, the tariffs caused a major drop in imports to the United States, as foreign goods became less competitive in the American market.

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  • 11. 

    Why was the Kellogg - Briand Pact considered useless?

    • It didn't prevent war; it only punished countries that started wars

    • It made the process of repaying war debts too easy

    • It provided no means of enforcing the "no war" agreement

    • It failed to include several of the strongest military powers

    Correct Answer
    A. It provided no means of enforcing the "no war" agreement
    Explanation
    The Kellogg-Briand Pact was considered useless because it provided no means of enforcing the "no war" agreement. While the pact aimed to prevent war by renouncing it as an instrument of national policy, it lacked any mechanisms or provisions to ensure compliance. Without an enforcement mechanism, countries were free to ignore the agreement without facing any consequences. As a result, the pact was ineffective in achieving its intended goal of preventing war and maintaining peace.

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  • 12. 

    These are people who oppose any form of government whatsoever.  There were many in the United States during the 1920's, most of which had immigrated to the US from Eastern and Southern Europe.

    • Communists

    • Anarchists

    • Nativists

    • Isolationists

    Correct Answer
    A. Anarchists
    Explanation
    Anarchists are people who oppose any form of government. During the 1920s in the United States, many anarchists had immigrated from Eastern and Southern Europe. Therefore, the given correct answer, Anarchists, aligns with the description provided.

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  • 13. 

    The line, "Sunlight is unhealthy anyhow!" might be described as:

    • More radical propaganda

    • An advertising slogan

    • The voice of the American people

    • The voice of the American government

    Correct Answer
    A. More radical propaganda
    Explanation
    The phrase "Sunlight is unhealthy anyhow!" can be considered as more radical propaganda because it presents an extreme and exaggerated viewpoint about the negative effects of sunlight. Propaganda often aims to manipulate public opinion by using emotional appeals and spreading misinformation. In this case, the statement goes beyond the commonly accepted understanding that excessive sun exposure can be harmful and instead portrays sunlight as universally unhealthy, which is an extreme and exaggerated claim often associated with propaganda.

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  • 14. 

    According to the cartoon, a conflict exists between:

    • The US government and labor unions

    • Radical ideas and honest American ideas

    • American radicals and foreign radicals

    • The US government and the American people

    Correct Answer
    A. Radical ideas and honest American ideas
    Explanation
    The cartoon suggests that there is a conflict between radical ideas and honest American ideas. This can be inferred from the depiction of two figures, one representing radical ideas and the other representing honest American ideas, engaged in a heated debate or confrontation. The cartoon implies that these two sets of ideas are at odds with each other, indicating a conflict between them.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following groups did the Klan discriminate against during the 1920's

    • African Americans

    • Jewish people

    • Catholics

    • Immigrants

    • A and B only

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) discriminated against various groups, including African Americans, Jewish people, Catholics, and immigrants. The KKK targeted these groups based on their race, religion, and nationality, promoting white supremacy and nativism. This discrimination was part of the KKK's agenda to maintain social and political dominance for white Protestant Americans, while suppressing and marginalizing minority groups.

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following statements is supported by the map

    • The earliest purpose of the civil air routes was connecting large northern cities with large southern cities

    • Flights crossing any body of water were not scheduled until well after 1930

    • Air routes connecting the East Coast to the West Coast were in place before routes that serviced the cities in the southern United States

    • Civil air routes serviced all major US cities before servicing any cities in other countries

    Correct Answer
    A. Air routes connecting the East Coast to the West Coast were in place before routes that serviced the cities in the southern United States
    Explanation
    The map supports the statement that air routes connecting the East Coast to the West Coast were in place before routes that serviced the cities in the southern United States.

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  • 17. 

    According to the cartoon, radical ideas come from:

    • The American people

    • The labor movement

    • Foreign and communist countries

    • The United States government

    Correct Answer
    A. Foreign and communist countries
    Explanation
    The cartoon suggests that radical ideas come from foreign and communist countries. This is implied by the image in the cartoon, which shows a figure labeled "foreign and communist ideas" pouring a liquid labeled "radicalism" into a container labeled "American people." This implies that radical ideas are being imported from foreign and communist countries and influencing the American people. The other options, such as the American people, the labor movement, and the United States government, are not depicted in the cartoon as the source of radical ideas.

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  • 18. 

    What city was served by the greatest number of air routes by 1930

    • Atlanta

    • New York

    • Los Angeles

    • Chicago

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago
    Explanation
    Chicago was served by the greatest number of air routes by 1930. This can be attributed to several factors such as its central location within the United States, its well-developed transportation infrastructure, and its status as a major hub for both domestic and international travel. Additionally, Chicago's booming economy and population growth during this time period likely contributed to the high demand for air travel, leading to the establishment of numerous air routes connecting the city to various destinations.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following called for the abolition of private property in order to equally distribute wealth and power?

    • Quota system

    • Isolationism

    • Nativism

    • Communism

    Correct Answer
    A. Communism
    Explanation
    Communism is the correct answer because it advocates for the abolition of private property in order to achieve an equal distribution of wealth and power. In a communist society, all resources and means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by individuals or private entities. This ideology aims to create a classless society where everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities.

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  • 20. 

    He was the Secretary of State for Warren G. Harding.  He organized the Washington Naval Conference in 1921 and urged that the worlds military powers not build warships for a period of ten years, the worlds first disarmament program.

    • Albert B. Fall

    • Nicola Sacco

    • Charles Evans Hughes

    • Edna St. Vincent Millay

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Evans Hughes
    Explanation
    Charles Evans Hughes is the correct answer because he was the Secretary of State for Warren G. Harding. He organized the Washington Naval Conference in 1921 and advocated for a ten-year period of disarmament, where the world's military powers would refrain from building warships. This conference marked the first-ever international agreement on disarmament, making Hughes a key figure in promoting peace and reducing military tensions among nations.

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  • 21. 

    Which of the following best fits President Calvin Coolidge's approach towards business in the United States during the 1920's

    • Business should be heavily regulated and taxed by the American government

    • Business opportunities should be limited in the United States and the government should control the economy

    • The American government should stay out of business whenever possible and private business should be allowed the opportunity for growth

    • The central government should regulate and control business whenever possible

    Correct Answer
    A. The American government should stay out of business whenever possible and private business should be allowed the opportunity for growth
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, President Calvin Coolidge adopted a hands-off approach towards business in the United States. He believed that the American government should stay out of business whenever possible and that private businesses should be allowed the opportunity for growth. Coolidge supported a laissez-faire economic policy, promoting limited government intervention and regulation in the economy. He believed that free markets and individual initiative would lead to economic prosperity. This approach allowed businesses to thrive and encouraged entrepreneurship and innovation.

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  • 22. 

    Which of the following is NOT considered a sign that the prosperity of the 1920's was superficial?

    • The economic situation on farms

    • The success of the advertising industry

    • The number of products purchased on credit

    • The difference in income between workers and managers

    Correct Answer
    A. The success of the advertising industry
    Explanation
    The success of the advertising industry during the 1920s is not considered a sign that the prosperity of the era was superficial. The advertising industry thrived during this time, as businesses sought to promote their products to the growing consumer market. The success of the advertising industry indicates that there was a demand for products and that businesses were able to effectively reach consumers through advertising. This suggests that the prosperity of the 1920s was not solely superficial, but rather supported by a strong consumer base and economic growth.

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  • 23. 

    The concepts of modern advertising, such as reaching a large audience, familiarity of product name, and advertising to the masses, were able to take hold during the 1920's because of which of the following devices mass marketed to Americans.

    • Television

    • Magazines

    • Newspapers

    • Radios

    Correct Answer
    A. Radios
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, the concepts of modern advertising were able to take hold because of radios. Radios became a popular device in American households, allowing advertisers to reach a large audience and promote familiarity of product names. Radio advertisements could be broadcasted to the masses, making it an effective tool for mass marketing.

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  • 24. 

    Which of the following is not considered a direct result of the growing popularity and availability of the automobile?

    • Changes in American landscape

    • Changes in American architecture

    • Urban sprawl

    • Changes in the advertising industry

    Correct Answer
    A. Urban sprawl
    Explanation
    Urban sprawl is not considered a direct result of the growing popularity and availability of the automobile. While the automobile certainly contributed to the increase in urban sprawl, it is not the only factor. Urban sprawl is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors such as population growth, land-use policies, economic factors, and urban planning decisions. The other options, changes in American landscape, changes in American architecture, and changes in the advertising industry, can all be directly linked to the growing popularity and availability of the automobile.

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  • 25. 

    According to the map, which of these statements most accurately describes civil air routes by 1930

    • The purpose of civil air route development was to connect the United States and Canada

    • Civil air routes were added only to cities that had previously lacked service

    • The rate of civil air route development consistently slowed after 1921

    • Civil air routes serviced most major US cities by 1930 and were expanding to foreign countries

    Correct Answer
    A. Civil air routes serviced most major US cities by 1930 and were expanding to foreign countries
  • 26. 

    President Warren G. Harding's administration was rocked by scandal during the early part of the 1920's.  His secretary of the Interior______________ was involved in the___________ scandal in which he leased federal reserves of oil to private companies and was paid $400,000 in bribes. 

    • A. Mitchell Palmer / Teapot Dome

    • Albert B. Fall / Red Scare

    • A. Mitchell Palmer / Red Scare

    • Albert B. Fall / Teapot Dome

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert B. Fall / Teapot Dome
    Explanation
    Albert B. Fall, the Secretary of the Interior during President Harding's administration, was involved in the Teapot Dome scandal. This scandal occurred when Fall leased federal reserves of oil to private companies in exchange for bribes amounting to $400,000. The scandal was a major blow to Harding's administration and revealed corruption within the government.

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  • 27. 

    During the 1920's were deeply divided over the debate concerning the League of Nations, the Progressive Era had cause many changes to American society, returning soldiers faced the difficult situation of unemployment because their jobs had been taken by women or minorities.  As a result, America became extremely _______________, which is defined as a prejudice against foreign born people, and ______________, a policy of pulling away from involvement in foreign affairs.  (IN ORDER)

    • Isolationism / Nativism

    • Communism / Anarchism

    • Nativism / Red Scare

    • Nativism / Isolationism

    Correct Answer
    A. Nativism / Isolationism
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, the Progressive Era brought about significant changes in American society, leading to a debate over the League of Nations. Returning soldiers found themselves unemployed as their jobs had been taken by women or minorities. These circumstances caused America to adopt a strong sense of nativism, which is a prejudice against foreign-born people, and isolationism, a policy of pulling away from involvement in foreign affairs.

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  • 28. 

    Which two cities did the first international air route connect

    • New York and Montreal

    • New York and London

    • Seattle and Victoria

    • Miami and Paris

    Correct Answer
    A. Seattle and Victoria
    Explanation
    The first international air route connected Seattle and Victoria.

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  • 29. 

    The title of the cartoon is "Shutting Out the Light".  The metaphorical "light" that the men are shutting out represents:

    • The principles of labor unions

    • Communist propaganda

    • Radical foreign ideas

    • Fundamental American ideals

    Correct Answer
    A. Fundamental American ideals
    Explanation
    The cartoon titled "Shutting Out the Light" suggests that the metaphorical "light" that the men are shutting out represents fundamental American ideals. This implies that the men in the cartoon are rejecting or disregarding these ideals, possibly indicating a resistance to change or a desire to maintain the status quo.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following is NOT a reason that labor union membership dropped from 5 million to around 3.5 million during the 1920's (Which would NOT cause a drop in membership)

    • Much of the workforce consisted of immigrants willing to work in poor conditions

    • Most unions excluded (did not allow) African Americans

    • Since immigrants spoke a multitude of languages, unions had difficulty organizing them

    • Unions fought to achieve decent working conditions, shorter workweeks, and a fair salary

    Correct Answer
    A. Unions fought to achieve decent working conditions, shorter workweeks, and a fair salary
    Explanation
    During the 1920s, labor union membership dropped from 5 million to around 3.5 million due to several reasons. One of these reasons was that much of the workforce consisted of immigrants who were willing to work in poor conditions. This led to a decrease in union membership as these immigrants were less likely to join unions and fight for better working conditions. Another reason was that most unions excluded African Americans, which further limited the potential membership pool. Additionally, the fact that immigrants spoke different languages made it difficult for unions to organize them effectively. However, the statement "unions fought to achieve decent working conditions, shorter workweeks, and a fair salary" does not contribute to the drop in membership.

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