1920s: The Roaring Twenties

Image Source - Tulsa Race Massacre (1921)

Summary in Three

Racial Dynamics and the Great Migration: Understanding racism during the Roaring Twenties is crucial for recognizing the persistent racial inequalities and tensions that marked the era. The Great Migration, wherein African Americans moved from the rural South to urban North, reflects both the desire for economic opportunities and the challenges of systemic racism in the quest for social advancement.
Capitalism and Economic Boom: Examining capitalism during the 1920s is essential for understanding the economic boom characterized by increased industrial production and consumerism. The era saw the rise of a consumer culture and the expansion of the stock market, contributing to a period of economic prosperity. However, these gains were not evenly distributed, leading to socio-economic disparities and setting the stage for the Great Depression.
Identity and Cultural Shifts: Exploring identity during the Roaring Twenties is important for recognizing the cultural shifts that shaped American society. The era witnessed the emergence of the "Jazz Age," the changing roles of women, and the challenges to traditional norms. Understanding these cultural dynamics provides insights into the tensions between modernity and tradition, influencing societal attitudes and setting the stage for subsequent decades of social change.

1920s:
The Roaring Twenties

Skill Focus
Cause and Effect

Compelling Question
Who benefited from the boom of the 1920s and how did those people limit others from benefiting?

Learning Targets/Standards
I can describe how the 1920s brought dramatic change to America. (HS.H4.2/HS.H1.6)
I can explain the relationship between social changes and political decisions during the 1920s. (HS.H3.1)

Presentation Notes and Essential Lessons
1920s: The Roaring Twenties
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The Roaring Twenties
Overview Videos

Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.

Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Introduction to the 1920s
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921: Race Consciousness
Poetry: Addressing Trauma and Hope
Xenophobia: Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act)
Growing Income Inequality: Class Consciousness
Documentary: Flood in the Dessert

Growing Our Vocabulary

Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words.

aka The Jazz Age
flapper
renaissance
bootlegger

temperance
speculation
prohibition

xenophobia
market volatility
speakeasy

Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
A good goal would be to identify and add 2-3 words on your own for each Unit.

Tulsa, Oklahoma (1921):
Race Consciousness

The Arts:
Addressing Trauma and Hope

Xenophobia: Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act)

Growing Income Inequality:
Class Consciousness

Additional Topics

These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.

It would be an impossible task to present and learn everything there is about this time period, below are other readings, topics that may be of interest to you.

These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.

Flood in the Desert:
Environmental Consciousness