Content Elaboration:
Following World War I, the United States experienced a period of successful advances in industry and an economic boom that improved the standards of living for many Americans. Technological innovations in communication included commercial radio broadcasts, talking motion pictures, and wider circulation of newspapers and magazines. These innovations influenced the development of a popular culture and mass advertising.
Advances in transportation during this era include the Model A Ford and the airplane. In industry, mass production techniques continued to make factory production more efficient. These developments also contributed to an improved standard of living.
These innovations brought change. But some changes challenged conventional social mores and created tensions. For example, increased automobile ownership contributed to the growth of suburbs, the creation of new businesses (e.g., motels, gas stations) and the expansion of others (e.g., rubber, plate glass, petroleum, steel). New surfaced roads were constructed to accommodate increased traffic. But use of the automobile also challenged traditional family values and tried the patience of travelers. Young people used cars to exercise freedom from parental rules. Increased numbers of commuters had to face the problems of traffic congestion.
The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African American culture and contributed to social change. The themes of African American art and literature gave pride to people of African heritage and increased awareness of the struggles related to intolerance and life in large urban centers. Jazz flourished during the Harlem Renaissance and became an established American music genre.
The large numbers of African Americans moving to northern cities during the Great Migration increased competition for jobs, housing and public services.
The movement to give women suffrage saw the fruition of its goal with the passage of the 19th Amendment. The change brought more women into the political process, eventually including women running for public office.
Prohibition had mixed results. Establishments that openly sold liquor closed their doors. Prohibition lacked popular support. It further divided the nation along secularist/ fundamentalist, rural/urban and modern/traditional lines. It led to speakeasies and increased organized crime. The law was difficult to enforce and was repealed with the 21st Amendment.
Advances in transportation during this era include the Model A Ford and the airplane. In industry, mass production techniques continued to make factory production more efficient. These developments also contributed to an improved standard of living.
These innovations brought change. But some changes challenged conventional social mores and created tensions. For example, increased automobile ownership contributed to the growth of suburbs, the creation of new businesses (e.g., motels, gas stations) and the expansion of others (e.g., rubber, plate glass, petroleum, steel). New surfaced roads were constructed to accommodate increased traffic. But use of the automobile also challenged traditional family values and tried the patience of travelers. Young people used cars to exercise freedom from parental rules. Increased numbers of commuters had to face the problems of traffic congestion.
The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African American culture and contributed to social change. The themes of African American art and literature gave pride to people of African heritage and increased awareness of the struggles related to intolerance and life in large urban centers. Jazz flourished during the Harlem Renaissance and became an established American music genre.
The large numbers of African Americans moving to northern cities during the Great Migration increased competition for jobs, housing and public services.
The movement to give women suffrage saw the fruition of its goal with the passage of the 19th Amendment. The change brought more women into the political process, eventually including women running for public office.
Prohibition had mixed results. Establishments that openly sold liquor closed their doors. Prohibition lacked popular support. It further divided the nation along secularist/ fundamentalist, rural/urban and modern/traditional lines. It led to speakeasies and increased organized crime. The law was difficult to enforce and was repealed with the 21st Amendment.
Roaring Twenties Video Activity:
DIRECTIONS: Complete the following questions based on information from the video below.
1. List some ways the President Harding's cabinet members helped to ruin his administration.
2. Describe how businesses in the United States were able to grow during the 1920's.
3. What were some developments of the 20's that allowed for leisure time activities?
4. Describe the unequal distribution of wealth that perpetuated itself during the 1920's.
5. How were farmers negatively affected during the 1920's?
2. Describe how businesses in the United States were able to grow during the 1920's.
3. What were some developments of the 20's that allowed for leisure time activities?
4. Describe the unequal distribution of wealth that perpetuated itself during the 1920's.
5. How were farmers negatively affected during the 1920's?
1920's Writing Assignment:
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Roaring 20's: Clash of Values
1. What characterized a "flapper"?
2. What flapper behavior challenged the traditional norms of what was acceptable for women in society? 3. What figures of speech became common throughout flapper culture, and can be used by you and your peers to be really cool? |
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Roaring 20's: Boom Times!
1. Describe Henry Ford's assembly line style of production and its benefits.
2. What phenomenon did Ford begin with worker wages? 3. What luxury items became staples of the 1920's home? 4.What system of purchasing became available during the 1920's? Lasting effects? |
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Roaring 20's: Harlem Renaissance
1. The movement of African Americans from the south to the north during WWI was known as what?
2. What new musical movements came about in the New York neighborhood of Harlem? What major African American artists brought these musical styles to the public? 3. What famous African American poet influenced the Harlem Renaissance? 4. The music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance was widely popular throughout the country. What positive effect would this have in allowing for equality toward African Americans? |
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Roaring 20's: Policies of Prosperity
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1. What drove the meetings of world nations in Washington during the Harding administration?
2. Which nations were involved at the conference?
3. What ended as a result of the treaties?
4. Why did the treaties fail to prevent WWII?
2. Which nations were involved at the conference?
3. What ended as a result of the treaties?
4. Why did the treaties fail to prevent WWII?