Exploring the Social and Cultural Revolution of the 1920s in the United States
This assignment delves into the transformative decade of the 1920s in the United States, focusing on consumerism, mass production, and societal changes. It examines President Wilson's Fourteen Points as a backdrop, while also analyzing the impact of new inventions and technologies on consumer culture. Students will engage in a writing exercise to argue the extent of this cultural revolution and assess how it was received across different social groups. The exploration includes advertisement analysis and reflection on personal consumer choices.
Exploring the Social and Cultural Revolution of the 1920s in the United States
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What was the goal of President Wilson’s fourteen Points? A. To impose punitive measures on aggressor nations B. To provide a plan for a just and lasting peace C. To distribute colonial possessions equitably D. To implement a comprehensive reparations plan Bellringer
Learning Targets • U6T1 - I can give examples of new inventions of the 1920s. • U6T2 - I can define consumerism. • U6T3 - I can explain the impact of new inventions on 1920s consumer culture.
Writing Assignment • 5 Paragraph argumentative essay • Prompt: To what extent did the 1920s represent a social and cultural revolution in the United States? Was this revolution accepted by all?
What was the last cool thing you bought? Why did you buy it? What benefit will it have on you or your life?
Mass Production: The rapid, large-scale manufacturing of identical products Consumerism: Individuals who buy and then use or consume products
1920’s The Birth of Consumerism Mass production of new Inventions and Technologies decrease price Buying on credit/ installment plans Advertising 1920’s Consumer Culture
Modern Advertisement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhTl00uili4
Advertisement Analysis • Analyze 4 advertisements and complete the graphic organizer. • For each ad you choose: • Identify the product. • Identify 2-3 selling points used in the ad • Identify the technology featured (ex. Electricty, chemistry, science, engine, etc) • How does it reflect changes in society?
Impact/Changes in SocietyPeople now have time and money to…. Got to baseball games Got to silent movies Women can go to work (25% work outside the home by 1929) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_us6n0SEFlk
Impact/Changes in Society • People were • Seeing the same movies • Listening to the same Radio shows • Reading the same magazines • Buying the same products • Creates common ground that breaks down ethnic barriers that existed prior to WWI • Creates a common culture
Impact of New Inventions and Technologies on 1920’s Culture • Read the essay about The Great Gatsby and 1920’s consumer culture • Use the following annotations to help guide your readings:
Writing Assignment • Use the essay with your annotations to help complete the writing assignment worksheet. • This worksheet will help you keep ALL your evidence organized. • Prompt: To what extent did the 1920s represent a social and cultural revolution in the United States? Was this revolution accepted by all? • Today’s Date: 1-8-2014 • Citation: Zeitz, Joshua, F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Age of Excess, 2007.
Exit Slip • Explain the impact of new inventions on 1920s consumer culture.