Abc ch. 7
Evolution - answerThe idea that all life, including human, evolved over time (based on
theories of Charles Darwin)
Higher Criticism - answerRadical idea for the time that the Bible should be studied as
any other work of literature to determine its validity and relevance
fundamentalism - answerBelief that the Bible is literal true and without errors because
came direct from God
Scopes Trial - answer1925 trial of Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, who taught
evolution which violated state law. Scopes was found guilty and law remained in effect.
Henry Ford - answerFirst to perfect and successfully manufacture and market the
automobile on a large scale through more efficient mass production techniques
Mass Production - answerTo produce on a large scale lowering production costs and
making goods more affordable
Assembly line - answerA production technique perfected by Ford. His innovation was
that the workers remained stationary while the goods moved to them
Workers as Consumers - answerFord saw his employees as potential car buyers so he
paid a high wage (5 dollars a day) Access to cars for middle class changed the
country's culture.
Airline industry - answerIndustry of air travel born from the works of the Wright Brothers
and boosted by Charles Lindbergh
New appliances - answerNew inventions like washers and refrigerators made possible
by electricity that made life easier and gave more time for leisure activity
Nightlife - answerBecause of technology people came into the city after dark to attend
shows, go to restaurants, or take part in social events
Mass Media - answerArose in the 20's as radio, magazines and movies created a mass
culture. People in different areas of the country were exposed to the same ideas,
trends, fashion, and news.
Radio - answerRadio united the country as everyone listened to the same shows and
news
Evolution - answerThe idea that all life, including human, evolved over time (based on
theories of Charles Darwin)
Higher Criticism - answerRadical idea for the time that the Bible should be studied as
any other work of literature to determine its validity and relevance
fundamentalism - answerBelief that the Bible is literal true and without errors because
came direct from God
Scopes Trial - answer1925 trial of Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, who taught
evolution which violated state law. Scopes was found guilty and law remained in effect.
Henry Ford - answerFirst to perfect and successfully manufacture and market the
automobile on a large scale through more efficient mass production techniques
Mass Production - answerTo produce on a large scale lowering production costs and
making goods more affordable
Assembly line - answerA production technique perfected by Ford. His innovation was
that the workers remained stationary while the goods moved to them
Workers as Consumers - answerFord saw his employees as potential car buyers so he
paid a high wage (5 dollars a day) Access to cars for middle class changed the
country's culture.
Airline industry - answerIndustry of air travel born from the works of the Wright Brothers
and boosted by Charles Lindbergh
New appliances - answerNew inventions like washers and refrigerators made possible
by electricity that made life easier and gave more time for leisure activity
Nightlife - answerBecause of technology people came into the city after dark to attend
shows, go to restaurants, or take part in social events
Mass Media - answerArose in the 20's as radio, magazines and movies created a mass
culture. People in different areas of the country were exposed to the same ideas,
trends, fashion, and news.
Radio - answerRadio united the country as everyone listened to the same shows and
news
