“Is ‘the old-fashioned girl,’ with all that she stands for in sweetness, modesty, and innocence, in danger of becoming extinct?"—The Literary Digest, 1921
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following trends most likely prompted the Literary Digest to ask this question?
A. the unfair representation of women in silent films
B. the rapid rise of flapper fashions
C. the lifestyle that the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union promoted for young women
D. the illegal employment of women in bootlegging practices
B. the rapid rise of flapper fashions
The mention of the "old-fashioned girl" and her qualities of sweetness, modesty, and innocence suggests a contrast with the more modern and rebellious image of flappers, who were known for their bold fashion choices, independence, and sometimes scandalous behavior. The rise of flapper culture in the 1920s may have led to concerns about the traditional values associated with the "old-fashioned girl" being lost or becoming extinct.
What a pitiful spectacle is that of the great American Government, mightiest in the world, chasing unarmed men, women, and children with Army tanks… If the Army must be called out to make war on unarmed citizens, this is no longer America.
-Washington News, 1932
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following best reflects the author’s perspective on the military action against the Bonus Army?
A. These actions contradict and damage fundamental American beliefs.
B. The lack of decency shown to our Army veterans is unlawful.
C. Using military force on those who peacefully protest is proper.
D. The United States should show stronger financial integrity when dealing with Army veterans.
A. These actions contradict and damage fundamental American beliefs.
The author criticizes the use of Army tanks against unarmed men, women, and children, stating that if the government is resorting to such extreme measures, it is no longer America. This suggests that the author believes the military actions against the Bonus Army go against the fundamental beliefs and values of America.
Which of the following statements best reflects a criticism of the New Deal?
A. Spending was cut in other areas to support Social Security.
B. Government support of its citizens was minimal.
C. The role of government was too greatly limited by the New Deal.
D. The increased power and size of government went against laissez faire government.
D. The increased power and size of government went against laissez faire government.
This statement reflects a criticism of the New Deal because it suggests that the expansion of government power and size under the New Deal contradicts the principle of laissez-faire government, which advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy.
In which of the following ways was Japan’s government most like Italy’s during the 1930s?
A. Both actively preached racial superiority.
B. Both fought to expand their territory beyond their borders.
C. Both forced farmers to become factory workers.
D. Both had a single, all-powerful totalitarian leader.
D. Both had a single, all-powerful totalitarian leader.
During the 1930s, both Japan and Italy were ruled by totalitarian leaders - Emperor Hirohito in Japan and Benito Mussolini in Italy. They both held considerable power and authority over their respective countries.
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B. Both fought to expand their territory beyond their borders.
During the 1930s, both Japan and Italy pursued territorial expansion beyond their borders through military aggression. Japan invaded Manchuria in the 1930s, while Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935.
In what way did the efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen contribute to the hopes for improved civil rights in the United States?
A. The Tuskegee Airmen showed that integrated fighting units could work well.
B. The efforts of the African American Tuskegee Airmen during the war built determination to win civil rights after the war.
C. The Tuskegee Airmen refused to fly until civil rights for African Americans were expanded.
D. Because of the fine performance of Tuskegee Airmen in battle, the U.S. government integrated the armed services.