US History 4.02

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Which of these most contributed to the economic boom of the early 1920s?
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increased consumerism
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What was the short-term effect of the introduction of installment plans on the U.S. economy?
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The economy grew rapidly as consumers spent more and more money.
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What was one result of advertisements like this one during the early 1920s? (A large billboard reads, 50 foot lots here. $745 and up. Easy terms. Tatum Bros. Company, owners and developers. 150-154 E. Flagler St. Miami. The poles holding up the billboard say Ocean Front, Riparian Rights, Protective Restrictions, Pure Water, Electric Lights, and Paved Streets. )
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Florida experienced a land boom encouraged by speculation.
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Which conclusion is supported by this image? (Advertisement that shows a car with the words, Never before such beauty and quality for so little money. A woman in the drivers seat is being handed some bags from a bellhop. Two other women sit in the back of the car. There are smaller pictures of other automobiles with different features. The prices are shown for each model and are between $455 and $585. )
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low prices made automobiles available to many Americans
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Which trend during the 1920s does this image reflect? An illustrated advertisement or a General Electric All-Steel Refrigerator shows pictures of the refrigerator open and closed. The top of the page states "General Electric presents the first All-steel Refrigerator. A new small-family model at the very low price of $215 with conveniently spaced payments."
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the growth of the advertising industry
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Which of the following was a goal of the Harding administration?
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balancing the national budget
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During the 1920s, what was the goal of the United States' tariffs?
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protect U.S. businesses from competition
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Which area of the economy benefited from the policies of the Harding administration?
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domestic businesses
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Which industry suffered from overproduction during the early 1920s?
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agriculture
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How did the introduction of the assembly line affect Ford's factory workers?
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Workers had easier jobs and shorter hours.
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The introduction of which of the following most contributed to declining automobile prices during the 1920s?
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assembly lines
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What was the long-term effect of speculation on Florida?
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Many people could no longer afford to live there.
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Which conclusion does the political cartoon best support?A drawing of a teapot is superimposed over the Earth. In this image, the teapot has a face that looks like an elephant, and his nose is represented by a spout. Under the teapot are the words Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserves
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The public blamed politicians in general for the Teapot Dome Scandal.