Braingle: 'Roaring Twenties: The Soldier Returns' Trivia Quiz

The 1920's in America was known as the "Roaring Twenties". A lot of new inventions in the decade caused a boost in the economy. Do you know about the events of the 1920's in America and their impact on the world?

Quiz ID:	#16578
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Difficulty:	(1.84)
Category:	History
Created By:	chiliwormeater4

#1 Soldiers had a hard time after the war for many reasons. Which one of these wasn't a problem for returning soldiers?

#2 The Canadian city Berlin was to have its name changed to rid the city of its German name. What name did Berlin get renamed to?

#3 The automobile did exist before the '20s, but it wasn't extremely popular at the time. Which of these isn't a reason for the automobile not being popular?

Expensive
Noisy
Uncomfortable
Inefficient

#4 The Stock Market became really popular in this decade. Why were so many people able to invest into the stock market?

Buying on credit
Buying on margin

#5 During this decade, Canada was making a change from a war-time economy to a peace-time economy. A lot of factories closed because their bombs and planes were no longer needed. Was there an economic recession in North America after the end of WWI?

Yes
No

#6 Women got a lot more rights in society during this decade. August 18, 1920 was the first time that women were allowed to vote in the United States.

True
False

#7 The radio became really popular in this decade. The first commercial radio station started broadcasting in 1922. What was the name of this radio station?

Your Answer: (Show Hint)

#8 During this decade, dancing became more popular as a form of entertainment. The Charleston was one of the most popular dances in this decade.

True
False

#9 A lot changed in this decade, such as new inventions and a stronger economy. The decade ended with the stock market crash. What day of the week did the world "stop"?

#10 The car had become a lot more popular in this decade. What was the name of the car that Henry Ford had sold over 15 million units of?