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How did the propaganda of World War 1 influence American literature

technology

What did the nineteenth amendment do

It gave the right to vote to women.

The Nineteenth Amendment prohibits sex discrimination in voting, therefore it guaranteed voting rights for both men and women.

Who were flappers

During the 1920's the flappers represented a change in the American woman in society. They started showing skin with shorter skirts. They started wearing shorter hair and makeup. The skinny boyish figure was stylish at this time and, in some cases, so was unisex fashion. They drank, smoked, cursed, danced, participated in petting parties, and engaged in other activities seen as scandalous by the society of the day.

What was one reason for the founding of the NAACP

Some of the reasons for the founding of the NAACP were:

  • The desire to oppose racism
  • African Americans' desire for more opportunities
  • Jim Crow laws
  • Segregation laws
What is true about Pullman porters in the 1920's

Although their jobs were well paying, they had to buy their own uniforms. The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.

Which resulted in immigrants being forced to leave areas they settled in

All of the above

What African American leader played a major role in founding the NAACP

W. E. B. DuBois was the African American leader who played a major role in founding the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

What was an effect of the Red Summer of 1919

African Americans were linked with Communists.

When Jack Johnson achieved success as a professional boxer most whites

When Jack Johnson achieved success as a professional boxer most whites were surprised and upset.

Did The purchase of Liberty Bonds were the main way in which the US financed World War 1 and it showed patriotism by its citizens

Yes, the purchase of Liberty Bonds was the main way in which the US financed World War 1 adn it showed patriotism by it's citizens.

What statement best explains of international trade on American industries

Increased trade abroad made American industry more dependent on the rest of the world.

Why did many African Americans in the US migrate from southern cities to northern and Midwestern cities in the early 1900s during World War 1 in the great migration

Many African Americans were looking for job opportunities. These northern cities offered refuge and a better life.
For cooler climates.
For job opportunities.

Is it true or false that in Islam Jesus is believed to be a prophet

Yes , it is true, Jesus (AS) is believed to be prophet in Islam .

The American Woman Suffrage Association and the National Woman Suffrage association disagreed on

support for african american suffrage APEX :)

Immigrants from which country were not allowed into the United States by the immigration act of 1924

Japan

Which statement is true

Nixon resigned before he could be impeached. -Apex

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