History Question

[BigJimbo]

test your knowledge since im stumped

The Republican Party came to dominate American politics at the national level during the 1920s. The Republican "New Era" philosophy in essence advocated:

A: "normalcy" at home with a heavy diplomatic involvement in international level.
B: American leadership in the League of Nations with "normalcy" at home.
C: "normalcy" domestically while promoting the interest of business and doing so by leaving business alone.
D: "normalcy" at home but a huge involvement in the politics of Europe to prevent another general war.

The decades of the 1920s saw the appearance of a mass consumer economy in the United States. The best symbols of this consumer economy would be:

A: the spread of chain stores and the use of "installment" credit.
B: radios in most homes and wide attendance at movies.
C: cars, telephones, and the spread and use of electricity and electric appliances.
D: all the above are examples of this mass consumer economy

 

[Heisenberg]

1) C
2) D (if not D then A)
I think.

 

[BHeemsoth]

definitley

1)c
2)d

doing some review, are we?

I just took my final today, and Im positive those are the correct answers.

 

[BigJimbo]

thanks you guys are the best!!!!

5 question quiz online and man i hate history

Question 1 (Received 2 out of 2 points)

Question: The decades of the 1920s saw the appearance of a mass consumer economy in the United States. The best symbols of this consumer economy would be:


Your answer: all the above are examples of this mass consumer economy.
Correct answer: all the above are examples of this mass consumer economy.
Feedback: Correct.



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Question 2 (Received 2 out of 2 points)

Question: The United States during the decade of the 1920s experienced phenomenal political, cultural, economic, and social changes. In essence, the 1920s could be characterized as an intense time of transition and cultural conflicts for the United States. This last statemnet is:


Your answer: True
Correct answer: True
Feedback: Correct.



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Question 3 (Received 2 out of 2 points)

Question: The Scopes "Monkey Trial" in the summer of 1925 illustrated the stark difference between secular and relgious fundamentalist groups. It could be said the Scopes Trial symbolizes the clashes in American culture of the 1920s. This last statement is:


Your answer: True
Correct answer: True
Feedback: Correct.



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Question 4 (Received 2 out of 2 points)

Question: A movement emphasizing African-American pride and cultural expression occurred in the decade of the 1920s. This African-American consciousness was called:


Your answer: the Harlem Renaissance.
Correct answer: the Harlem Renaissance.
Feedback: Correct.



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Question 5 (Received 2 out of 2 points)

Question: The Republican Party came to dominate American politics at the national level during the 1920s. The Republican "New Era" philosophy in essence advocated:


Your answer: "normalcy" domestically while promoting the interest of business and doing so by leaving business alone.
Correct answer: "normalcy" domestically while promoting the interest of business and doing so by leaving business alone.
Feedback: Correct.

 

[Vic]

C and D

During the '20s, the US did not join the League of Nations nor did it get heavily involved in internations politics. OTOH, President Coolidge strongly advocated a policy of "letting business run business" at home.

In the 2nd question, all of those occurred. The rush of technology that occurred in the '20s was mind-boggling. Overnight the US went from horse-and-buggy to car-and-radio.