USA 1910-1929

A general quiz on the USA 1910-29, by writing this quiz I am also improving my knowledge in preparation for my exam.

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  • Created by: Ey
  • Created on: 04-01-13 21:32
In what year was the National Origins Act put in place?
1924
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Most members of the KKK were...
White-Anglo Saxon Protestants
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Did JFK invest heavily into the movie industry?
Yes
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On what date did the Wall Street Crash take place?
October 1929
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What was the name of the first 'Talkie' released?
'The Jazz Singer'
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From whom did Jazz first origin?
Black slaves
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Which was the first radio station in the USA?
Station KDKA
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In what year was the first female mayor elected?
1926
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In what year did women gain the right to vote in the US?
1920
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In what year was the Tennesse Anti-Evolution Law passed?
1925
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What was the Red Scare?
Fear of communism
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What does the term laissez-faire mean?
Businessmen had the freedom to run their business without the fear of inteference from the government
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In what year did the Palmer Raids take place?
1920
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When were Sacco and Vanzetti executed?
August 1927
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Who was the person who revived the KKK?
Willliam J. Simmons
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Most members of the KKK were...

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White-Anglo Saxon Protestants

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Did JFK invest heavily into the movie industry?

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On what date did the Wall Street Crash take place?

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What was the name of the first 'Talkie' released?

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