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Tests for knowledge of Edexcel GCE History Unit 3 - USA: Boom, Bust & Recovery

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USA: Boom, Bust and Recovery

Question 1 of 16

1

One cause of the US economic boom of the 1920s was the doubling of industrial output

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 2 of 16

3

Which of these were causes of the 1920's US economic boom?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Impact of WWI

  • Corrupt Politicans

  • Immigration Laws

  • Technological Advances

  • Ease of Credit

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

When did the 2nd Ku Klux Klan emerge?

Select one of the following:

  • 1921

  • 1918

  • 1924

  • 1915

  • 1944

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

How many members did the KKK have in 1925?

Select one of the following:

  • 100,000

  • 200,000

  • 350,000

  • 3-5 million

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

5

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The economic boom in America in the 1920's was a result of the impact of WWI, natural resources, advances, production, advertising & salesmanship, ease of and Republican policies. Mass production involved and lines, improving efficiency in industries. This and technological advances greatly relate to the growing industry. WWI gave US firms less and more markets to trade with. Ease of credit allowed ordinary Americans to afford what were once 'luxury' items. Republican policies such as l-f, low taxes, and policies relating to unions, allowed for relaxed and more money in circulation within the US.

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Question 6 of 16

1

Which of these is NOT a reason America joined WWI?

Select one of the following:

  • Increase in trade with Europe

  • German actions to resume unrestricted submarine warfare

  • Close economic ties with France and Britain, lending $2.3 billion in 1917

  • Zimmermann Telegram

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

The Zimmermann Telegram was sent directly to President Wilson

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

Immigration in the 1920's added to fears of communism and anarchism that created the Red Scare

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

Finish the sentence. The KKK believed in nationalism and ...

Select one of the following:

  • Equality

  • White Supremacy

  • Catholicism

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

One of the main reasons for the decline of the KKK was reduced immigration

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

Which political party approached the 2nd KKK proposing a merging of campaigns?

Select one of the following:

  • US Nazi Party

  • Republicans

  • Democrats

  • US Communist Party

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

Which of these laws introduced a 2% limit on immigrants from a nationality currently living in the US?

Select one of the following:

  • Literacy Test 1917

  • Emergency Quota Act 1921

  • Johnson-Reed Immigration Act/Quota Act 1924

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

2

Who were Sacco & Vanzetti? (Choose two)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Anarchists

  • Italian immigrants

  • Civil Rights Activists

  • Bootleggers

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

Bombings on the White House prompted fears which contributed to the Red Scare

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

Which of these was NOT an economic impact of WWI?

Select one of the following:

  • $31.2 billion war expenditure

  • Increase in real wages and living standards

  • Increased unemployment

  • Rise in industrial production by 39%

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

After WWI the US national debt increased by...

Select one of the following:

  • 39%

  • 658%

  • 50%

  • 300%

Explanation

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