1. The American Nation In the Modern Era
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Chapter 14 THE JAZZ AGE
Section 1: Boom Times
Section 2: Life in the Twenties
Section 3: A Creative Era
CHAPTER 14--THE JAZZ AGE

2. The American Nation In the Modern Era
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Section 1: Boom Times
Objectives:
How did the economic boom affect consumers and American businesses?
How did the assembly line spur the growth of the automobile industry?
How did Henry Ford change working conditions during the 1920s?
How did widespread automobile use affect the daily lives of many Americans?
How did American industries encourage changes in consumer practices?
CHAPTER 14--THE JAZZ AGE

3. Effects on consumers Section 1: Boom Times
Wage increases for workers increased their purchasing power.
Increased consumer demand led to the development of new products.
Electricity became more available.

4. Effects on business Section 1: Boom Times
Businesses used scientific management to increase productivity.
Factories became more efficient.

5. The assembly line Section 1: Boom Times cut production time and costs
enabled reductions in price
allowed more consumers to buy cars

6. Changes made by Henry Ford
Section 1: Boom Times
Changes made by Henry Ford
developed the assembly line
increased productivity but work became repetitive
increased wages
shortened the workday

7. The automobile’s effect on daily lives
Section 1: Boom Times
The automobile’s effect on daily lives
linked rural areas to urban areas; contributed to growth of suburbs
use of trains and trolley cars reduced; horse-drawn vehicles replaced
growth in popularity of auto-touring
new social opportunities for teenagers
reduced sense of community

8. Changing consumer practices
Section 1: Boom Times
Changing consumer practices
offering of installment plans
introduction of new materials and designs
use of advertising
beginning of planned obsolescence
establishment of retail chain stores

9. Objectives: Section 2: Life in the Twenties
What impact did prohibition have on crime?
What were the characteristics of the new youth culture?
How did celebrities and new forms of popular entertainment help create a mass culture?
What did the religious movements of the 1920s and the Scopes trial reveal about American society?

10. Prohibition’s impact on crime
Section 2: Life in the Twenties
Prohibition’s impact on crime
Prohibition of alcohol increased crime by creating an illegal market that manifested in speakeasies, bootlegging, and people making their own liquor.

11. Characteristics of the youth culture
Section 2: Life in the Twenties
Characteristics of the youth culture
The “new woman” sought social and economic independence.
College enrollment tripled.
New fashions were worn.
New leisure activities such as dance marathons and flagpole sitting became popular.

12. Creation of a mass culture
Section 2: Life in the Twenties
Creation of a mass culture
Radio, books, and magazines allowed people to share ideas, information, and entertainment.
Movies and sports gave common cultural experiences.
Celebrities and heroes allowed people to share common acquaintances.

13. American society Section 2: Life in the Twenties
Americans had different opinions about social change.
There was a deep division between traditional religious values and new values based on scientific thought.
There were different values about what was appropriate in movies and radio.

14. Objectives: Section 3: A Creative Era
How did jazz and blues become popular nationwide?
What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on American society?
How did writers of the Lost Generation portray American life?
What were some of the major inspirations behind new movements in the visual arts and architecture?

15. The popularity of jazz and blues
Section 3: A Creative Era
The popularity of jazz and blues
originated in the South
spread nationwide as musicians moved north
began to be played by white musicians also
popularized in jazz clubs and by big bands

16. Impact of the Harlem Renaissance
Section 3: A Creative Era
Impact of the Harlem Renaissance
source of pride for African Americans
new respect for black theater
celebration of ethnic identity
exposure of African American struggles

17. Life as portrayed by the Lost Generation writers
Section 3: A Creative Era
Life as portrayed by the Lost Generation writers
War was devastating and useless.
College life was superficial.
Pursuit of wealth and status led to emptiness.
Middle-class life was empty and required conformity.

18. Inspirations for the visual arts and architecture
Section 3: A Creative Era
Inspirations for the visual arts and architecture
urban and industrial settings
nobility of workers
tyranny of the wealthy
Sullivan’s ideas about form and function
Frank Lloyd Wright’s “prairie style”