The American Dream and the Capitalist Boom (Grade 11 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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What did America's first settlers in the 1600s seek, contributing to the American Dream?
What did America's first settlers in the 1600s seek, contributing to the American Dream?
Land ownership, business & religious freedom
Which factors created inequalities that contradicted the American Dream's promise?
Which factors created inequalities that contradicted the American Dream's promise?
Class, race & ethnic origin
What did Republican governments remove in the 1920s as part of pro-capitalist policies?
What did Republican governments remove in the 1920s as part of pro-capitalist policies?
Child labour laws & women's minimum wage
How did 1920s advertising change traditional American values?
How did 1920s advertising change traditional American values?
From thrift & saving to spending
What was the Model T Ford's nickname?
What was the Model T Ford's nickname?
Tin Lizzie
When 'buying on the margin', what percentage did investors pay upfront?
When 'buying on the margin', what percentage did investors pay upfront?
10%
What major problem did farmers face by 1920?
What major problem did farmers face by 1920?
Surplus of wheat they couldn't sell
Why did labour unions face setbacks after World War I?
Why did labour unions face setbacks after World War I?
Fear of communism after Russian Revolution
What share of all personal income did the top 5% of wealthy Americans receive?
What share of all personal income did the top 5% of wealthy Americans receive?
One-third
What happened when America introduced high import tariffs?
What happened when America introduced high import tariffs?
European countries retaliated with tariffs