1. Field Trip through the “Roaring 20’s”
The 1920’s was a time of cultural change in the country, characterized by clashes between modern and traditional values.

2. Area 1: Leisure Time, Fads, and Literature
1.What is a flapper? Describe how they would look and act.  What did they do for fun?
2. Name two famous aviators in this time period. (Hint: one was a woman) What were they known for?
3. Describe three fads popular in the 1920s. 
4. Name two sports heroes of the 1920s.  What sport did they play?  Why are they heroes. 

3. Area 2: Jazz and Harlem Renaissance
1. Who was Louis Armstrong?  What was his nickname?  Give a brief biography.
2. What is the Harlem Renaissance?
3. Describe the artwork by Romare Bearden.  What do you notice about the people, their actions, the colors etc.?
4. Who was Langston Hughes?

4. Area 3: Prohibition
1. What amendment began Prohibition?  What did Prohibition ban?  Be specific.
2. What caused the birth of Speakeasies? Where were Speakeasies hidden? What is the meaning of “Speak Easy?”
3. Who was Al Capone?  What was the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre?  (February 14, 1929)
4. What amendment brought the end to Prohibition?  When was it ratified?

5. Area 4: A Growing Intolerance
1. What were the Palmer raids? Who were they targeting?
2. What were Sacco & Vanzetti on trial for?  Did they have a fair trial?  Why or why not?
3. How did the United States try to limit the number of immigrants coming into the country in the 1920’s?  List 4 ways.
4. The Klu Klux Klan in the early 19th century was known for their intolerance of many groups of people.  Name at the 5 groups

6. Written Response Remember to use your MEAL strategy when writing!
The 1920’s was a time of cultural change in the country, characterized by clashes between modern and traditional values. Write a 8-10 sentence summary that compares AND contrasts the values of the 1920’s with the current values of TODAY!
Remember to use your MEAL strategy when writing!