Question

What was the primary debate in the Scopes trial?

the role of religion in society
the value of the scientific method
the powers of the state government
the validity of the theory of evolution

What was dangerous about the rise of consumerism?

People had less money saved in case of financial problems.
Prices rose so high that people could not afford to buy food.
Banks refused to give loans to people who needed money.
Economic growth was threatened by the production of unnecessary goods.

Examine the graph.

A bar graph titled Time (in Minutes) Needed to Produce a Single Automobile. The x-axis is labeled Before 1913 and After 1913. The y-axis is labeled from 0 to 800. Before 1913 is over 700. After 1913 is under 100.

Which development occurred in 1913 that best explains the dramatic decrease in the amount of time required to produce a single automobile?

the widespread use of the assembly line
a sharp increase in demand for automobiles
the adoption of laissez-faire policies in manufacturing
a growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the US

What were the benefits of consumerism in 1920s society? Select two options.

increased leisure time
increased retail prices
increased standard of living
increased amount of savings
increased demand for goods

Study the table.

A 2-column table with 7 rows titled Average Hours Worked by U.S. Industrial Workers Per Week (Official Estimates). The first column is labeled Year with entries 1900, 1904, 1909, 1914, 1919, 1924, and 1929. The second column is labeled Hours Worked with entries 60, 58, 57, 55, 51, 51, and 51.

What impact did the trend shown in the table most likely have on US society?

an increase in alcoholism and unemployment
an increase in leisure time
a decrease in unionization and political participation
a decrease in consumer spending aExamine the table.

A 2-column table with 10 rows titled Motor Vehicle Registrations in the U S from 1920 to 1929. The first column is labeled Year with entries 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1929. The second column is labeled Number of Motor Vehicle Registered with entries 8,131,522; 9,212,158; 10,704,076; 13,253,019; 15,436,102; 17,481,001; 19,267,967; 20,193,333; 21,362,240; and 23,120,897.

Based on the data in the table, what conclusion can you draw about the US economy during the 1920s?

Although the production of cars increased during the 1920s, their average cost increased.
During the 1920s, demand for automobiles increased as more Americans were able to afford them.
Automobile manufacturers struggled to produce enough cars to satisfy consumer demand during the 1920s.
Many Americans went into debt during the 1920s as most of the cars being purchased were bought on credit.

What were the negative effects of consumerism and credit on the lives of Americans during the 1920s? Select three options.

fewer new products being created
lower wages for American workers
increased spending on nonessential items
increased prices on products
increased debt from paying without cash

Which statement provides the best explanation of the relationship between American consumerism and manufacturing during the 1920s?

Manufacturers lowered the prices of their goods in response to Americans’ embrace of consumerist attitudes.
Consumers were often frustrated by their inability to afford many of the new products being produced by manufacturers.
Businesses hesitated to manufacture new products as most consumers hesitated to buy untested items.
The economy boomed as consumers had more money to spend just as more manufactured goods were becoming available.

Examine the chart.

A 4-column table with 8 rows titled Percentage of Married Women Employed Outside the Home. The first column is labeled Ages with entries 14 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 64, All ages, All ages (whites), and All ages (nonwhites). The second column is labeled 1900 with entries 7.3; 7.3; 6.1; 6.4; 7.7; 5.2; 2.8; and 25.1. The third column is labeled 1920 with entries 12.5; 11.4; 9.7; 9.5; 6.6; 9.0; 6.5; and 31.8. The fourth column is labeled 1930 with entries 12.9; 16.3; 14; 12.1; 7.8; 11.7; 9.6; and 30.3.

What does this chart demonstrate about the change in women’s roles in the early 20th century?

Women’s employment rose fastest among those younger than 20.
The changes affected single women’s employment more than married women’s employment.
White women’s employment increased by a greater proportion than nonwhite women’s employment.
The changes to women’s employment for all ages and all races were greatest from 1920–1930.

Which economic change can be attributed to the development of new technologies in the 1920s?

The number of bootleggers increased.
People began earning middle-class salaries.
Production and manufacturing became more efficient.
Consumers saved money and bought expensive inventions.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.