American History B- Lesson 06

Which identifies the origin of jazz music?

It was born in the South from African and African American musical traditions.

Read the statements. - born in New Orleans but moved to Chicago - nicknamed "Satchmo" - considered one of the most popular and successful jazz musicians of all time Which jazz musician is described?

Louis Armstrong

What was the name of the group that caused scandals during President Warren G. Harding's administration?

Ohio Gang

Match each jazz musician with their correct description.

Scott Joplin: He was born in St. Louis and was a pioneer of ragtime jazz music. Charles "Buddy" Bolden: He was born in New Orleans and is considered the "Father of Jazz." Louis Armstrong: He was born in New Orleans but moved to Chicago. He is considered one of the most popular and successful jazz musicians of all time. Benny Goodman: He was a white jazz band leader that broke the color barrier in jazz music.

What were some of the effects of Prohibition in the United States? Select all that apply.

Some states made little or no effort to enforce the new law. Federal law enforcement gained funds and powers to fight illegal transport of alcohol. Organized crime flourished as criminals began to meet the demands for alcohol.

Provide the best word or words that complete the sentence. _[blank]_ is the interruption of the regular flow of rhythm; basically, it is the offbeat.

Syncopation

Which of the following are true of flappers? Select all that apply.

They wore short hair and dresses. They went drinking and dancing in speakeasies.

Who was Al Capone?

a bootlegging organized crime boss

How were Americans able to buy so many products in the 1920s?

by buying on installment plans

What name was given to young women with short bobbed hair who freely wore short skirts, drank, and smoked?

flappers

Which illegal activity did the Ohio Gang participate in?

leasing petroleum reserves on US lands to private companies at low rates

What economic policies did Republican presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover implement in the 1920s?

low taxes and government spending

The Eighteenth Amendment outlawed which activities connected with alcohol? Select all that apply.

manufacture transport sale

How did many Americans in the 1920s afford luxury items?

paying on installment plans

Provide the best word or words that complete the sentence. Jazz music was born in African American communities and has its origins in a combination of brass band music, church music, African rhythms, folk music, and _[blank]_.

the blues

Which were results of Prohibition? Select all that apply.

the establishment of speakeasies an overall decrease in the consumption of alcohol an increase in organized crime

Carrie Nation was arrested numerous times for smashing public saloons. Is the previous statement true or false?

true