U.S. History- Yellow/ Green/ Pink
Lap 6
Mrs. Heidmann
Fall 2015
The Culture Wars of the Roaring Twenties
After WWI, Americans searched for an escape from the realities of war. Change was in
the air. The 1920’s was characterized by business expansion, industrial growth, and prosperity
for nearly all Americans- except farmers. Social changes altered the lifestyle of the typical
American family and the Twenties gave birth to a new set of values and attitudes for the
American public. The Twenties, however, were also a time of Prohibition, immigration
restrictions, and troubles for minority groups. Yet, an upbeat mood prevailed in this fast-paced
decade with its emphasis on fun, avoidance, and escape.
Objective: *Explain how the 1920s were a decade of social and cultural change
*Analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political elements of the 1920’s
*Discuss the activities of previous leaders in order to learn from their mistakes
*Analyze historical documents and develop rhetorical skills
A1-A4
A1-A4
A1/ A2
A3
Activity 1 Class Prep: Read Chapter 22 and 23. Then, down load/ print the 1920’s notes found
on Weebly. Use your text to define the key terms (12!) on the slides or in your notebook. 10DIC
Activity 2 Flip: Complete the wksht for the Crash Course US #32 video.
10 pts Due In Class
Enrichment: Watch the two clips on Weebly from Singing in the Rain. On loose leaf, make a chart to compare
several positive and negative aspects of making early movies with sound. Then, choose three movies to use as
evidence in a paragraph (10-12+) to explain how music (the soundtrack) was important to the film. How were
movies (ex: Gone with the Wind, Psycho, Jaws, Star Wars, James Bond, Sound of Music, etc) enhanced by the
films’ scores?
3 pts Due with A2
Quiz Prep: Use the old Study Guide on Weebly to prepare.
Activity 3 Flip: Complete the “Chapter 23: The 1920’s” worksheet.
10 pts Turn In
Enrichment: Doc Analysis- Complete the “Harlem Renaissance” wksht in A102.
Enrichment: Map Skills- Complete the “Women’s Suffrage/ Great Migration” map questions.
3 pts Due with A3
4 pts Due with A3
Activity 4 Skill Building: Complete both the “Time of Changing Values” wkshts.
15 Turn In
Enrichment: Doc Analysis- Read the “Summer Nights” excerpt on Weebly. Then, watch the clip linked on
Weebly. List several elements distinctive to the 1920s described in each.
3 pts Due with A4
Enrichment: Biography- Complete the Hughes and Hemingway wkshts.
3 pts Due with A4
Open Lab: Sign up to watch “Harlem Renaissance” video and complete the worksheet. 10 pts
OR Complete the “1920’s Document Analysis” readings and questions. Due by last class day
Enrichment: you may choose to do all, some, or none of the following.
Due by the last class day
Historical Journal: Research the either the Scopes Monkey Trial or Lindbergh’s flight. As either Scopes or Lindy,
write a paragraph (10-12+, informal) to describe the situation, explain, and defend your actions.
4 pts
Primary Sources: In OL, read the excerpt from Inherit the Wind. Take notes and make a two column chart of the
Prosecution and Defense arguments. Do you think guilt was established (4-6+)?
4 pts
Film: On your own (Netflix, etc), watch Chaplin (1992) or The Great Gatsby (2013). Write a one page+ summary
and a one page+ reaction to historical elements in the movie.
6 pts
Technology Research: Research the lives of either three movies, sports, or jazz greats. Then, create an invitation
for a party you are hosting to honor them. Directions and a Scoring Guide can be found on Weebly.
7 pts
Calendar of In Class Objectives and Homework Due Dates
Yellow Green Pink
Day 1: Describe social and cultural characteristics of the 1920’s
Discuss the causes and effects of post-war social tensions
J Day J Day H Day
Day 2: Discuss how the war affected US politics
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the post war economy
Describe post-war problems and the economic recovery of the early 1920’s
Define Red Scare, nativism, the Immigration Act, and the Palmer Raids
Activity 1
A Day K Day K Day
Day 3: Explain new social attitudes: anti-labor, anti- immigrant, anti- black, etc
Describe the rise in KKK membership and the effects of the group
Explain the effects of the 18th amendment and the Volstead Act on America
Explain the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and how it illustrates the problems of Prohibition
Activity 2
B Day B Day
Day 4: Describe social and cultural characteristics of the 1920’s
QUIZ
B Day
D Day D Day D Day
Day 5: Explain ways African-Americans first celebrated the black experience in America in the 1920’s
Describe jazz and how jazz artists contributed to the early music industry
Describe ways authors criticized problems they saw in American culture and society
Activity 3
F Day E Day E Day
Day 6: Explain the growth of the Hollywood studio system and identify the people who helped
popularize the movie industry
Describe the popularization of professional sports in the 1920’s by sports heroes
Review
Activity 4
G Day G Day G Day
REMINDERS:
REDO: The last day to RETAKE the Lap 5 test is G Day, 12/ 14
Class work: **ALL late/ absent work for Lap 5 AND Lap 6 is due by the last day of classes**
NOTHING will be accepted during Performance Assessment Day or During Exams!
Performance Assessment Day: REVIEW
Study Guide will be available E or F day (’14 on Weebly)
Exam: EXAM DAYS (TBA)