The Roaring Twenties Answers

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3

A fundamental reason reformers sought the prohibition of alcohol was that they claimed it would __________.

A
cause most immigrants to return to their home countries
B
remedy many of America’s social problems
C
increase job opportunities throughout the United States
D
raise state and federal government revenue
6

In the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Riot, no charges were filed against rioters and __________.

A
no financial assistance was offered to rebuild destroyed neighborhoods
B
the number of whipping and lynching incidents increased after the riot
C
the citywide curfew was lifted for whites but not for African Americans
D
taxes for African American businesses were subsequently raised
9

Which of the following was not a result of the discovery of oil in the Greater Seminole fields in the 1920s?

A
The population of the town of Seminole rose sharply.
B
Seminole’s railroad depot became one of the world’s busiest.
C
The fields became a top oil producer in the United States.
D
The fields’ “Number One” oil derrick pumped more oil than any in the nation.
10

Which group was most targeted during the Palmer Raids?

A
African Americans
B
American Indians
C
immigrants
D
anarchists and fundamentalists
11

In the early twentieth century, the automobile industry impacted Oklahoma society in that it provided thousands of jobs, spurred the construction of highway systems, and __________.

A
caused a decrease in the use of oil
B
encouraged state government corruption
C
altered residents’ leisure habits
D
changed how Oklahomans practiced Christianity
14

Reasons for increased racial tension following World War I included increased rioting, urban overcrowding, and __________.

A
civil rights protests
B
high unemployment rates
C
food shortages
D
federal integration mandates

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