Question 1

Which of the following occurred at the Democratic Party convention in 1924?

Accepted Answer

The conflicts at the Democratic Party convention in 1924 showed that the party was deeply split over various issues. This was known as the "Klanbake" convention, as the Ku Klux Klan had a significant influence on the party and its platform. The convention had to take 103 ballots to nominate a presidential candidate, John W. Davis, but there was no clear resolution to the party's internal divisions.

Question 2

Which of the following factors contributed to the incredible number of militant strikes that occurred during 1919?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes the proceedings against Sacco and Vanzetti?

Accepted Answer

Scholars still debate Sacco and Vanzetti's guilt, but there is widespread agreement that they did not receive a fair trial due to the prevailing anti-radical sentiment at the time. The case became emblematic of the injustices faced by immigrants and radicals during the Red Scare era.

Question 4

As secretary of commerce under Warren Harding,Herbert Hoover

Accepted Answer

Hoover believed that voluntary cooperation between government and business could accomplish the goals of regulation without the need for government intervention. This approach was known as "associationalism," and Hoover believed it would foster economic efficiency and stability.

Question 5

Which of the following statements characterizes the Red Scare of 1919-1921?

Accepted Answer

A series of bombings in 1919 led to a fear of radical political groups and their potential for violence. This fear, combined with anti-immigrant sentiment and general anxiety about the aftermath of World War I, fueled the Red Scare of 1919-1921. While the American Communist Party and Socialist Party were targets of the Red Scare, it was the fear of radicalism and potential violence that characterized this period in American history.

Question 6

African Americans who served in World War I returned home to find

Accepted Answer

African Americans who served in World War I faced discrimination and race riots upon their return home. Many were met with hostility and violence, as white Americans resented the social and economic gains that African Americans had made during the war. This led to a period of increased tension and violence in many cities across the country.

Question 7

Which major scandal in Harding's administration was named after the national oil reserves it involved?

Accepted Answer

The major scandal in Harding's administration that was named after the national oil reserves it involved is the Teapot Dome scandal. Crédit Mobilier scandal involved the financing of the Union Pacific Railroad, Sinclair Oil was not a scandal but a company, and North Shore Oil was not involved in any scandal during Harding's administration.

Question 8

Which of the following facts regarding Sacco and Vanzetti clearly biased the jury against them?

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The answer of Which of the following facts regarding Sacco...

Question 9

Which prominent politician fanned fears of domestic radicalism after a bomb exploded outside his home in 1919?

Accepted Answer

Mitchell Palmer, who was then the U.S. Attorney General, fanned fears of domestic radicalism after a bomb exploded outside his home in 1919. The incident was part of the series of bombings targeting prominent politicians and businessmen in the U.S. during the 1910s and 1920s, which became known as the "Red Scare." Palmer launched a series of raids and arrests of suspected radicals, resulting in the deportation of many immigrants who were suspected of involvement in radical activities.

Question 10

The use of cultural forms such as Hollywood films and radio programs to export American culture to foreign shores exemplifies what concept?

Accepted Answer

Soft power refers to the use of cultural, economic, and diplomatic influence to shape the preferences and behavior of others, rather than through coercion or force. The use of Hollywood films and radio programs to export American culture is an example of soft power.

Question 11

Which of the following statements characterizes race relations in the aftermath of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The statement that at least 120 blacks were killed in racial violence in the United States by 1919 characterizes the race relations in the aftermath of World War I. The other statements are either incorrect or not sufficient to characterize the overall situation.

Question 12

During the 1920s,the U.S.military intervened in or occupied

Accepted Answer

The U.S. military intervened in Nicaragua in 1926-1933 to support the Conservative government against the Liberal rebels.

Question 13

Harding campaigned on the platform of returning to "normalcy," which meant

Accepted Answer

The answer of Harding campaigned on the platform of returning...

Question 14

In which of the following cities was the prosperous Greenwood district burned down in racial riots in 1921?

Accepted Answer

The prosperous Greenwood district was burned down in racial riots in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921.

Question 15

For this question,refer to the following excerpt. The towering importance of the American motion picture on the world's markets cannot be safely explained by the unlimited financial resources at the disposal of the American producers....Its main reason is the mentality of the American picture,which,notwithstanding all attacks and claims to the contrary,apparently comes nearest to the taste of international cinema audiences.
)..The specific and unique element of the American film is the fact of its being absolutely uncomplicated.Being what is called "naïve" it knows no problems....
It is really preferable to have a picture too light rather than too heavy,because in the latter case there is a danger that the public will not understand the story.This is the worst thing that can happen with a picture....
The subject matter of the film is the main consideration.The idea itself must be capable of being understood all over the world [and based in] those great human emotions that are the same for all countries....That is why,as far as possible,novel yet nonetheless perennial plots are chosen-love and pain,humour and sentiment,art and nature,science and the primitive.
Erich Pommer,"Hollywood in Europe," 1928
The passage above was most likely written in response to

Accepted Answer

The passage discusses the international appeal of American films, which is attributed to their uncomplicated nature and use of universal themes. This appeal is linked to the development of a national culture in urban, industrial society that allowed for shared experiences and understandings. Therefore, the passage is most likely written in response to the development of a national culture in industrial society. Choices A, B, and C are not supported by the information provided in the passage.

Question 16

Who succeeded Warren Harding as president upon his death in 1923?

Accepted Answer

Calvin Coolidge was Harding's Vice President and succeeded him upon his death in 1923. A) Herbert Hoover served as President from 1929-1933, B) Albert Fall was Harding's Secretary of Interior and was involved in the Teapot Dome scandal but never became President, and D) John W. Davis was a Democratic candidate who ran against Coolidge in the 1924 Presidential election, but he did not succeed Harding as President.

Question 17

Which of the following statements characterizes American business during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the two hundred largest corporations controlled almost half of the national nonbanking wealth characterizes American business during the 1920s. This period saw the rise of oligopolies and monopolies, rather than family-run businesses, and an increase in mergers and consolidation. American businesses also expanded their marketing efforts internationally during this time.

Question 18

Which of the following statements characterized U.S.foreign policy during the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

During the 1920s, the United States actively sought to facilitate American economic expansion abroad through policies such as promoting international trade, providing loans to foreign countries, and advocating for open-door policies in China. While the U.S. did retreat somewhat from involvement in world affairs, it was not strongly isolationist and continued to play an active role in international diplomacy and economic affairs. The U.S. did not overwhelm other countries in the League of Nations, as it refused to join the organization entirely. While the U.S. did reduce its use of military intervention in Latin America somewhat during the period, it still intervened in countries such as Nicaragua and Haiti in order to protect American interests.

Question 19

Which of the following politicians won tremendous political support during the strikes of 1919,when he claimed,"There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody,anywhere,anytime"?

Accepted Answer

The politician who made this statement was Calvin Coolidge, who was then the governor of Massachusetts. His stance on the strikes, which he saw as a threat to public safety, earned him widespread support, and helped launch his political career.

Question 20

Welfare capitalism emerged in the 1920s in part to

Accepted Answer

Welfare capitalism in the 1920s was partly aimed at stopping unionization by providing workers with benefits and incentives to reduce their desire to join labor unions.

Quiz 21: Unsettled Prosperity: From War to Depression, 1919-1932