Chapter 23 Questions

Which of the following from the 1920s most clearly challenges the interpretation expressed in the excerpt? (David A. Shannon, Between the Wars)

the disarmament agreement among the great powers to limit warships and aggression

Many historians criticize the economy that developed during the 1920s. Which of the following statements best supports that point of view? ("cars on credit" granger collection NYC)

the boom was based on speculation and borrowed money

Which of the following trends of the 1920s is most clearly portrayed in this advertisement? ("cars on credit" granger collection NYC)

the use of extended payment plans to purchase consumer goods

Which of the following groups from the 1920s most likely would have supported the perspective of this excerpt? (David A. Shannon, Between the Wars)

Democrats and Republicans who supported Progressive reforms

Which of the following groups faced the most difficult economic conditions during the 1920s? ("cars on credit" granger collection NYC)

Farmers and many rural areas

Which of the following developments in the 1920s would most directly support the author's sentiment in the excerpt? (Margaret Sanger, women and the new race)

liberalized divorce laws

Which of the following groups of politicians from between 1865 and 1900 mostly closely resemble the corrupt politicians during the Harding administration?

politicians who took shares of railroad stock in return for government subsidies

Which of the following most influenced thinking about sexual behavior during the 1920s? (Margaret Sanger, women and the new race)

popularization of Sigmund Freud