Era 8: The Emergence of Modern America: Roaring Twenties (1890–1930) - Article

Summary:

Overarching Questions:

• CIVICS: Have the concepts of liberty, justice and/or equality changed during the time period? If so, how and what has been the impact?

NJ Student learning Standards for Social Studies:

• 6.1.12.HistoryCC.8.a: Make evidence-based inferences to explain why the Great Migration led to heightened racial tensions, restrictive laws, a rise in repressive organizations, and an increase in violence.
• 6.1.12.HistoryCC.8.b: Relate government policies to the prosperity of the country during the 1920s and determine the impact of these policies on business and the consumer.
• 6.1.12.HistoryCC.8.c: Identify the conditions that gave rise to the Harlem Renaissance and assess the impact of artists, writers, and musicians on American culture.

Link to Lesson: Lesson coming soon.

Supplemental Links:

• PBS Harlem Renaissance