You are going to hear two pieces of music, one from the 1920s and one from the 1930s. Create a T-Chart recording impressions that the music brings to your mind.
Changing Lifestyles of the 1920s
A lively decade Tensions in American society Prosperous, new luxuries enjoyed by
many Americans New forms of entertainment: radio,
sports, jazz, movies
New forms of Transportation, cars, planes Women obtained the vote and new freedoms in
the workplace and social life Prohibition bans alcohol but illegal bars and
organized crime emerged Sports became prominent Increase in consumerism Talking movies replace silent film Flowering of African American culture from
Harlem
Choose a topic Get into your group Read about your topic from the
handout, answer the questions in your ISN
Research more about the topic Create a 5 to 7 minute presentations
On page 61 write the Essential Question: How did changes in _____ of the 1920s
affect the United States- then and now?Divide page 61 into three sections and page
62 into four sections. This is where you will take notes on the presentations