American Society in the 1920s
Watch the 3 videos below and answer the following questions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wrD2dRRUirwJkKvIpJbuW1JUeD8x9y5z/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qs6yUpIJ7dvWv1n4JAqMw1FYsWRUMbR/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njWMw3H9HsCPdhZ2rnFOP4tFQbJAREN4/view
1) World War I had a profound impact on American society and ushered in many changes. Would you say that the war’s impact on society in the US during the 1920s was primarily positive or negative? Give at least three specific examples to support your opinion.
2) The 1920s featured a clash between groups who experienced change and a culture of reaction that wished to restore the pre-war status quo? Which side do you think ultimately prevailed? Why? Give at least three specific examples to support your argument.
3) What person, issue, or event, do you think had the most impact on transforming American society during the 1920s? Explain.
4) Do you see any parallels between cultural divisions of the 1920s and modern divisions in American society? Do any of the key issues of the 1920s continue to contribute to tensions in American society today? Explain
