Which statement about politics in the 1920s is FALSE?
Answer
a.
Women took an active role in national politics, overwhelmingly supporting the Republican Party.
b.
Congress continued the trend toward restricting certain groups of people from entering the United States.
c.
The South was dominated by the Democratic Party.
d.
Republicans controlled the White House and supported pro-business policies.
e.
Voter turnout had fallen dramatically since the turn of the century.
The Great Depression was caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT:
Answer
a.
stagnated sales in the auto and consumer goods industries after 1926.
b.
an unequal distribution of wealth.
c.
increased government regulation of banking and the stock market.
d.
a land speculation bubble in Florida.
e.
an agricultural recession throughout the decade.
During the 1920s:
Answer
a.
the courts became increasingly pro-labor.
b.
the Federal Trade Commission aggressively regulated business.
c.
Nebraska senator George W. Norris represented the interests of business.
d.
the Harding administration distanced itself from the business community.
e.
government polices reflected the pro-business ethos of the decade.
Answer
a.
Women took an active role in national politics, overwhelmingly supporting the Republican Party.
b.
Congress continued the trend toward restricting certain groups of people from entering the United States.
c.
The South was dominated by the Democratic Party.
d.
Republicans controlled the White House and supported pro-business policies.
e.
Voter turnout had fallen dramatically since the turn of the century.
The Great Depression was caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT:
Answer
a.
stagnated sales in the auto and consumer goods industries after 1926.
b.
an unequal distribution of wealth.
c.
increased government regulation of banking and the stock market.
d.
a land speculation bubble in Florida.
e.
an agricultural recession throughout the decade.
During the 1920s:
Answer
a.
the courts became increasingly pro-labor.
b.
the Federal Trade Commission aggressively regulated business.
c.
Nebraska senator George W. Norris represented the interests of business.
d.
the Harding administration distanced itself from the business community.
e.
government polices reflected the pro-business ethos of the decade.