Question 1

Why were flappers perceived as being sexually immoral?

Accepted Answer

All of the answers.

Answer

They wore short dresses.

Answer

They smoked and drank alcohol.

Answer

They worked outside the home and were independent.

Question 2

What was NOT an argument for pro-prohibition?

Accepted Answer

Rum-running was a good business.

Answer

Husbands would be less abusive at home.

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Getting rid of alcohol would bring back morals and bring people to religion.

Answer

Husbands could spend more money and time with their family.

Question 3

Consumerism was targeted towards women and things they could buy for their home.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

Buying on credit did not harm the economy at all.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 5

What is an argument against prohibition?

Accepted Answer

It was just a way for religious groups to get their way.

Answer

It was strictly enforced.

Answer

It helped the saloon business.

Answer

It helped the war effort.

Question 6

Why did Wilson believe women deserved suffrage?

Accepted Answer

They helped with the war effort for WWI.

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It would make the U.S. look like a strong nation.

Answer

It was in the constitution.

Answer

Women had already had the right to vote.

Question 7

What was an argument of anti-woman suffrage groups?

Accepted Answer

Women needed to be at home and should not leave the sphere of their home.

Answer

Women needed to be represented in  government.

Answer

Women were equal to men.

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