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The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict

The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict. The Red Scare: What was the “red scare” of 1919-1920? Why did the “red scare” occur? Identify some of the “red scare’s” main characters. Summarize the perceived threat of Communism in America during the 1920’s.

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The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict

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  1. The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict

  2. The Red Scare: • What was the “red scare” of 1919-1920? • Why did the “red scare” occur? • Identify some of the “red scare’s” main characters. • Summarize the perceived threat of Communism in America during the 1920’s Transition, contradiction or conflict?

  3. The Resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan • Why did the KKK enjoy a resurgence in popularity during the 1920’s? • Who did the KKK target during the 1920’s • What was the Klan’s greatest “fear” during the 20’s?

  4. The Rise of Nativism and Anti-Foreignerism • Identify some immigration legislation of the 20’s. • What motivated Americans to limit immigration during the 20’s? • Why was there such a fear of foreigners during this decade?

  5. The 19th Amendment: PROHIBITION • What were the motives behind the prohibition movement? • Who were its supporters and opponents? • What impact did prohibition have on society in the 20’s? • Provide examples of prohibition’s impact.

  6. The Scopes “Monkey” Trial • What was this case about? • What was the significance of this case? • What does the Scopes trial SYMBOLIZE?

  7. American CONSUMERISM • Summarize the impact of Ford’s assembly line and mass production of consumer goods on American life during the 1920’s. • Describe the popular culture of the 20’s as it related to CONSUMERISM.

  8. Changing Ways of Life • How did urbanization create new lifestyles that often clashed with traditional values of “old America”? • Identify the causes and results of the migration of African-Americans to northern cities in the early part of the 20th century. • Describe the prolific artistic and political contributions made by African-Americans in the 20’s. • Describe how American writers in the 20’s represented a change in American literature. • Explain how the image of the flapper embodied changing values and attitudes of women in the 20’s. • Describe the “decadence” of the 1920’s. • Describe how Wall Street (the stock market) and other factors created a sense of widespread prosperity during the 20’s.

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