Urban and Rural Transformations in the 1920s: Prohibition, Fundamentalism, and Social Change
The 1920s marked a period of significant change in American society, contrasting rural and urban lifestyles. In cities, rapid urbanization and cultural shifts defined daily life. Prohibition was a controversial movement, leading to the rise of speakeasies and bootlegging, as it sought to curb alcohol consumption. Fundamentalism clashed with modern liberal thought, especially highlighted by the Scopes trial, which tackled the teaching of evolution versus creationism. Explore how the atmosphere of the era influenced these transformations and their lasting effects on American culture.
Urban and Rural Transformations in the 1920s: Prohibition, Fundamentalism, and Social Change
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13-1 Changing Ways of Life
Rural and Urban Differences • What was life like in the nation’s cities during the 1920’s? • What were some of the causes and effects of Prohibition?
Science and Religion Clash • What did fundamentalists believe about the biblical account of creation? • How did this differ from the view of many liberal thinkers? • What main issue did the Scopes trial address?
Terms and Names • Prohibition • Speakeasy • Bootlegger • Fundamentalism • Clarence Darrow
Honors Paragraph • Analyzing Issues Pg. 439 • How might the overall atmosphere of the 1920s have contributed to the failure of Prohibition?
