How Far Did US Society Change In The 1920s?
Overview
The 1920s are remembered as the Roaring Twenties: a decade of jazz, the cinema, dancing flappers and a new sense of freedom for many young Americans. Cars gave people independence, the radio carried the same music into every home, and Hollywood turned actors into the first global stars. To many it felt as if the old rules were being swept away.
Yet the same decade saw Prohibition and the gangsters it created, a revived Ku Klux Klan, a Red Scare against suspected communists, the near closing of the door on immigration, and a bitter clash between science and religion. This lesson asks how far society really changed. You will learn to set the glamour of the Roaring Twenties against the intolerance of the same years and to reach a balanced judgement.
Objectives
- What were the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
- How widespread was intolerance in US society?
- Why was Prohibition introduced, and then later repealed?
- How far did the roles of women change during the 1920s?
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- Prohibition was the nationwide ban on: A. Immigration B. Jazz music C. Alcohol D. The cinema Answer: C
- The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924 mainly aimed to: A. Welcome more immigrants from Asia B. Limit immigration using national quotas C. Help immigrants find work D. End the Red Scare Answer: B
- The 1925 Scopes 'Monkey' Trial was a clash over the teaching of: A. Communism B. Evolution C. Prohibition D. Jazz Answer: B
- Which gangster became notorious for running illegal alcohol in Chicago during Prohibition? A. Henry Ford B. Al Capone C. Huey Long D. Charles Lindbergh Answer: B
- The 'flapper' is best described as: A. An illegal drinking club B. A type of jazz dance band C. A young woman who rejected traditional behaviour D. A Ku Klux Klan member Answer: C
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