The 1920’s – A Decade of Transition, Contradiction and Conflict

 The Red Scare:  What was the “red scare” of ?  Why did the “red scare” occur?  Identify some of the “red scare’s” main characters.  Summarize the perceived threat of Communism in America during the 1920’s

 The Resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan  Why did the KKK enjoy a resurgence in popularity during the 1920’s?  Who did the KKK target during the 1920’s  What was the Klan’s greatest “fear” during the 20’s?

 The Rise of Nativism and Anti-Foreignerism  Identify some immigration legislation of the 20’s.  What motivated Americans to limit immigration during the 20’s?  Why was there such a fear of foreigners during this decade?

 The 19 th Amendment: PROHIBITION  What were the motives behind the prohibition movement?  Who were its supporters and opponents?  What impact did prohibition have on society in the 20’s?  Provide examples of prohibition’s impact.

 The Scopes “Monkey” Trial  What was this case about?  What was the significance of this case?  What does the Scopes trial SYMBOLIZE?

 American CONSUMERISM  Summarize the impact of Ford’s assembly line and mass production of consumer goods on American life during the 1920’s.  Describe the popular culture of the 20’s as it related to CONSUMERISM.

 Changing Ways of Life  How did urbanization create new lifestyles that often clashed with traditional values of “old America”?  Identify the causes and results of the migration of African-Americans to northern cities in the early part of the 20 th century.  Describe the prolific artistic and political contributions made by African- Americans in the 20’s.  Describe how American writers in the 20’s represented a change in American literature.  Explain how the image of the flapper embodied changing values and attitudes of women in the 20’s.  Describe the “decadence” of the 1920’s.  Describe how Wall Street (the stock market) and other factors created a sense of widespread prosperity during the 20’s.