Use the political cartoon to answer the question.

Question

A drawing of a teapot is superimposed over the Earth. In this image, the teapot has a face that looks like an elephant, and his nose is represented by a spout. Under the teapot are the words Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserves
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Which conclusion does the political cartoon best support?

The public blamed politicians in general for the Teapot Dome Scandal.
The Republican Party lost Congressional seats because of the Teapot Dome Scandal.
The Democratic Party was forced out of Washington as a result of the Teapot Dome Scandal.
The public was uninformed about what happened in the Teapot Dome Scandal.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which statement best describes installment plans?

Consumers made small, regular payments on large purchases.
Consumers saved small amounts each month towards a large purchase.
Businesses paid workers each week for work they had completed.
Businesses had workers install the same piece on every product.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these most contributed to the economic boom of the early 1920s?

increased consumerism
low unemployment
free trade
low agricultural prices
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What does this advertisement suggest about consumers during the 1920s?

A magazine advertisement marketing a handheld camera. A man and woman are in a parked car pulling the camera out of the case. The ad states Kodak as you go
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Consumers wanted to buy products associated with wealth and luxury.
Consumers preferred to buy products that contributed to better health.
Consumers resisted trying new products because of their high cost.
Consumers disbelieved the claims made by new advertisements.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was the short-term effect of the introduction of installment plans on the U.S. economy?

Unemployment rose as fewer new products needed to be made.
Wages declined as businesses had less money to pay workers.
The economy grew rapidly as consumers spent more and more money.
Consumer goods sales fell as people paid off things they already had.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was one result of advertisements like this one during the early 1920s?

A large billboard reads, 50 foot lots here. 745 dollars and up. Easy terms. Tatum Bros. Company, owners and developers. 150-154 E. Flagler St. Miami. The poles holding up the billboard say Ocean Front, Riparian Rights, Protective Restrictions, Pure Water, Electric Lights, and Paved Streets.
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The population of Florida declined rapidly.
People began visiting Florida as tourists for the first time.
Companies stopped trying to sell air-conditioning to Florida consumers.
Florida experienced a land boom encouraged by speculation.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
During the 1920s, what was the goal of the United States' tariffs?

help European government repay their war debts
keep foreign workers from replacing U.S. workers
encourage U.S. manufacturers to trade with Europe
protect U.S. businesses from competition
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was one long-term effect of high U.S. tariffs?

European nations increased trade with the United States.
The global economy declined because of lowered trade.
U.S. manufacturers reached new markets in Europe and Asia.
Consumers began buying fewer domestically-made goods.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was one result of the Fordney-McCumber Act?

European nations began repaying their debts to the U.S.
High tariffs discouraged international trade.
Lowered income taxes spurred consumer spending.
Domestic and foreign manufacturers competed more intensely.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these was an effect of U.S. government policies during the 1920s?

U.S. economic growth slowed.
U.S. free trade increased.
U.S. national debt declined.
U.S. income tax rates rose.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these contributed the most to the Florida land boom?

stock market speculation
introduction of the automobile
construction of motels and diners
elimination of state income taxes
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was one effect of the popularity of the automobile on the U.S. economy?

Factory workers experienced declining wages and longer working hours.
Tourism declined as drivers quickly tired of heavy road traffic.
More workers were needed in industries that made related parts.
Fewer people took on consumer debt in order to save up to buy a car.
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
How did the introduction of the assembly line affect Ford's factory workers?

Workers stopped trying to win better wages through unions.
Workers' jobs became more complex and interesting.
Workers had easier jobs and shorter hours.
Workers made less money despite learning new skills.
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What modern innovation is Henry Ford's most lasting contribution?

installment plans
assembly line
new advertising techniques
scientific management
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these had the greatest effect in ending the Florida land boom?

decreased tourism and high taxes
stalled road and railway construction
speculation and high land prices
poor weather and natural disasters

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your multiple-choice questions based on historical context:

Question 1: Which conclusion does the political cartoon best support?

• Answer: The public blamed politicians in general for the Teapot Dome Scandal.

Question 2: Which statement best describes installment plans?

• Answer: Consumers made small, regular payments on large purchases.

Question 3: Which of these most contributed to the economic boom of the early 1920s?

• Answer: increased consumerism

Question 4: What does this advertisement suggest about consumers during the 1920s?

• Answer: Consumers wanted to buy products associated with wealth and luxury.

Question 5: What was the short-term effect of the introduction of installment plans on the U.S. economy?

• Answer: The economy grew rapidly as consumers spent more and more money.

Question 6: What was one result of advertisements like this one during the early 1920s?

• Answer: Florida experienced a land boom encouraged by speculation.

Question 7: During the 1920s, what was the goal of the United States' tariffs?

• Answer: protect U.S. businesses from competition

Question 8: What was one long-term effect of high U.S. tariffs?

• Answer: The global economy declined because of lowered trade.

Question 9: What was one result of the Fordney-McCumber Act?

• Answer: High tariffs discouraged international trade.

Question 10: Which of these was an effect of U.S. government policies during the 1920s?

• Answer: U.S. national debt declined.

Question 11: Which of these contributed the most to the Florida land boom?

• Answer: stock market speculation

Question 12: What was one effect of the popularity of the automobile on the U.S. economy?

• Answer: More workers were needed in industries that made related parts.

Question 13: How did the introduction of the assembly line affect Ford's factory workers?

• Answer: Workers made less money despite learning new skills.

Question 14: What modern innovation is Henry Ford's most lasting contribution?

• Answer: assembly line

Question 15: Which of these had the greatest effect in ending the Florida land boom?

• Answer: speculation and high land prices